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Nevis walkers' chance to put something back

Mountain lovers are being urged to put something back with a spruce-up of Britain’s highest mountain.

29 July 2010

Man airlifted after Award student rescue

A seven-hour rescue operation was launched to rescue seven students on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition.

27 July 2010

Police tackle Lake District wild campers

Wild campers are causing problems in the Lake District. Police have received complaints about anti-social behaviour, litter and human waste at Ulph...

26 July 2010

Ten-year-old boy guides rescuers to injured granddad

A 10-year-old boy found walking on a Lakeland forest track was able to guide rescuers to his injured grandfather.

25 July 2010

Snowdon runners on track as train halts for race

A mountain train service will come to a halt this afternoon to allow runners to use its tracks. The Snowdon Mountain Railway will suspend services ...

24 July 2010

£5m project aims to protect peat moorland

A project to save some of the peat uplands of northern England will benefit from a £5½m European grant.

23 July 2010

Three eagles among dead in Scotland's shameful tally

Scotland’s international reputation is at risk after the worst ever year for illegal poisoning of birds of prey.

23 July 2010

Axe falls on 'erudite' body of commons experts

The coalition Government today announced it was abolishing a panel of experts which deals with common land in England and Wales.

22 July 2010

Bridge will be latest link in new national trail

A vital link in a new national trail will be put into place in the next few months. Work has started on constructing a new path and timber bridge i...

20 July 2010

Views, kisses and punch-ups: welcome to The Great Outdoors

The tribulations of a group of walkers hit the small screen today with the start of a comedy drama set in a dysfunctional rambling club.

27 July 2010

Smiles all round as youngsters get mountain rescue treat

A homeless teenager has promised to take part in a sponsored walk for mountain rescuers after she took part in a day of adventure organised by north Wales teams.

27 July 2010

Baby rescued as family loses way on fells

A six-month-old baby was among a family group that was rescued from a Lake District fell. Police alerted mountain rescuers after a mother and fathe...

25 July 2010

Climber dies in fall from crag

A climber has died after falling on a north Wales crag. Police said the body of a man was found just after 12.22pm yesterday, Saturday, at the bott...

24 July 2010

Wainwright calendar cash will go to mountain rescue

Mountain rescuers will benefit from this year’s sales of a Calendar produced by fans of the late Alfred Wainwright.

24 July 2010

Walkers' guide to hidden Highland wilderness launched

It is one of the wildest parts of Britain, and was one of the last to be influenced by human activity.

23 July 2010

Cash on offer for successful outdoors candidates

Cash is on offer for outdoors workers and volunteers who pass their national qualifications. The scheme is open to anyone who lives in the North-We...

22 July 2010

Helicopter lift after floods leave walkers stranded

A helicopter airlifted a stranded walker trapped by flood water at the foot of Northern Ireland’s highest peak.

22 July 2010

Stretcher rescue for walker after slip

A mountain rescue team used ropes to lower an injured walker to safety. The 19-year-old man slipped while with friends in the Lake District. Patter...

20 July 2010

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