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Montane Spine Race runners hit the Pennine Way this weekend in 'brutal' event
Eoin Keith will be hitting England’s oldest national trail at the weekend in a defence of his Montane Spine Race title.
Lakeland rescuers urge caution when using mapping apps after callouts to walkers
Rescuers in the Lake District have warned of the perils of relying on digital mapping software after two callouts on successive days to people following routes on an app.
New bothy opens on Mar Lodge Estate in southern Cairngorms
A new bothy has opened in the southern Cairngorms after volunteers completed renovations on the building.
Happy New Year from grough!
Happy New Year to all our readers. We hope 2023 brings you all you wish for in the great outdoors and the wider world. The year we’ve just lef...
Group of four rescued after getting stuck in Tryfan gully
A group of walkers was rescued after straying onto steep ground on a mountain in Eryri-Snowdonia. The four young men from the Home Counties had dri...
Quadriplegic Ed Jackson aims high with Mount Whitney climb carrying Christmas tree
A partially paralysed athlete is aiming to climb one of North America’s highest peaks, with a Christmas tree on his back.
Dales police appeal for information after brutal killing of hen harrier chicks
Police in the Yorkshire Dales said four hen harrier chicks were deliberately killed in their nest earlier this year.
Kendal Mountain Festival provides £4.5m boost to town, with 25,000 ticket sales
Kendal Mountain Festival continues to grow in popularity, with more than 25,000 tickets sold for the recent events in the Cumbrian town.
Lizzie MacKenzie wins Kendal film award as Brian Hall and Helen Mort share book prize
A movie documenting the life of a man living remotely in the Scottish Highlands scooped the grand prize at this year’s film awards at Kendal Mountain Festival.
Three mountain rescuers appointed MBEs in New Year Honours
Three volunteer mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Tony Hood, Alistair Hume and Nick Owen were all appointed MBEs for ...
Keswick rescuers called out to injured walker less than an hour into New Year
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out 44 minutes into the New Year when a pair of walkers requested help on a trip to Great Gable.
Climber dies and another injured after 2,000ft fall on Ben Nevis
A climber has died after falling 2,000ft during an avalanche on Ben Nevis. His companion was taken to hospital after a rescue operation lasting eig...
Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Crag Hill
A man has died after collapsing while out walking in the Lake District. The incident happened on Crag Hill on Wednesday. The 56-year-old was wit...
Happy Christmas from grough!
The team at grough wish you all a Merry Christmas. We hope you have a joyous and peaceful festive season and that Santa brings you lots of outdoors...
Cumbrian air ambulance car sports spaniel Max's pawprint after £120,000 charity effort
Four-legged internet sensations and their family have funded a rapid response vehicle for the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Team's gear damaged in 14-hour rescue of injured Glyder Fach scrambler
Rescuers in Eryri-Snowdonia had to scrap a 100m rope and other gear that were damaged during a mammoth rescue of an injured man lasting more than 14 hours.
Wainwright Society members celebrate 20th anniversary with ascent of Dove Crag
Members of the Wainwright Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with an ascent of the first Lakeland fell described by the late author whose works they promote.
Snowdonia walker dies after falling 300ft on Glyder Fach
A walker has died after falling on a Snowdonia mountain. Rescuers who found the man’s body said they believed he fell at least 300ft. The 58-y...