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National Trust shelves Wasdale Head loo plans but will build Lake Head toilets
The National Trust has shelved plans for a new toilet block at Wasdale Head in the Lake District. It said the proposal received several objections,...
Lake District climber rescued after injuring leg in fall from Borrowdale crag
A climber was rescued from a Lake District crag after suffering a suspected broken leg in a fall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out about...
Lost Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers rescued after getting separated from group
Two Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers were rescued after they got lost when they became separated from the large group they were with.
Campaign groups mark 70th anniversary of access law with pledge on national parks
Five campaign groups have sealed a pledge to protect national parks and make them more accessible. A time capsule containing the pledge was buried ...
National Trust buys Lake District campsite in Eskdale for £1.65m
The National Trust has bought a popular campsite in the Lake District, bringing to five the number of sites it owns in the national park.
Mountaineering council prepares to launch litter-busting H2O campaign
Hillwalkers and climbers will be asked to take part in a major campaign to clean up the country’s mountains.
Identity of woman whose body was found 15 years ago on Pennine Way revealed
Police have solved the mystery of the identity of a woman whose body was found near the Pennine Way almost 15 years ago.
Cattle-grid reference helps rescuers find Lake District pair stuck on steep ground
Rescuers had to turn detective to find a couple who reported themselves stuck on steep ground in the Lake District.
Floods hit Yorkshire Three Peaks route as rescuers warn: don't attempt challenge
Heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales has left many routes flooded. The Cave Rescue Organisation had this advice for anyone considering the Three Peaks...
Rescuers in 7½-hour operation to aid walker injured in 50ft fall on Tryfan
A walker was rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after suffering multiple injuries in a fall. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation members were ...
Skye rescuers on way to cardiac callout learn casualty is team member
A rescue team called out to reports of a man suffering a cardiac arrest learnt the casualty was a colleague.
Walk in Wainwright's footsteps or take a Lakeland stroll as guided walks begin
A series of guided walks in the Lake District kicks off at the weekend. The volunteer-led walks have taken place since the 1960s and more than 70 d...
Mountain Aid charity urges walkers to pull on boots and become Corbett Connoisseurs
A charity is urging hillwalkers to become Corbett Connoisseurs to help fund its safety work. Mountain Aid wants walkers to pull on their boots duri...
Is it time to ditch the old walkers' mnemonic as magnetic north migrates east?
Walkers with a mind for accurate navigation may need to ditch a mnemonic that has stood them in good stead for centuries.
Mountaineers 'disappointed' as planners approve Glen Etive wild land hydro schemes
Mountaineering Scotland expressed disappointment at planners’ decision to allow three hydro schemes in wild land in Glen Etive.
Natural England urged to ditch Hampshire ferry plans for England Coast Path route
Campaigners are urging the government’s official outdoors body not to incorporate a ferry into the route of the England Coast Path in Hampshire.
Ben Nevis avalanche victim's family visits site as team pleads for search for ice-axes
Rescuers have taken relatives of one of the men who died in the avalanche on Ben Nevis last week to the site of the incident.
Peak District manager Lorna Fisher plans 1,658-mile cycle ride through all 15 national parks
A Peak District manager is gearing up for a mammoth cycle ride to mark the 70th anniversary of the passing of legislation that led to the setting up of national parks.