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Injured man airlifted from Black Crag near Skelwith Bridge after fall
A man was rescued after falling and injuring himself on a Lake District fell. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 1.35pm on Sunday a...
Spring is sprung, but hillgoers warned not to get carried away – on a stretcher
Mountain experts are warning Scottish hillgoers not to get carried away – on a stretcher. Walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts taking to the upl...
Lomond national park wins public access appeal against Drumlean Estate
A national park authority has won a legal appeal against an estate that blocked access to the area. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Aut...

New George Fisher woolly webcams will give Lakeland walkers fellside views
A leading Lake District retailer will offer a new view of the fells, thanks to its innovative woolly webcams.
Fellow Peak District climbers aid rescue team after fall at Stanage Edge
Rescuers have thanked members of the public who helped carry an injured fellow climber over difficult terrain after a fall at a popular Peak District crag.
Lakeland walker suffers broken ankle in slip at Aira Force
A woman was rescued from a Lake District beauty spot after injuring herself when she slipped. The 60-year-old suffered a suspected broken ankle in ...

Sheepdog Nell rescued after spending 12 nights stuck in Lochaber gorge
A sheepdog was rescued from a Lochaber gorge after going missing for 12 days. Nell, a 12-year-old collie, was spotted by a member of public near th...
Patterdale rescuers 'stunned' as team's £2,500 generator stolen
A volunteer rescue team has been left stunned after an expensive piece of equipment was stolen during a fundraising event.
Hypothermic man rescued in 'very bad' conditions after spending night on Ben Nevis
Rescuers have warned that conditions on the UK’s highest mountain are extremely difficult, after an operation to find a missing person on the peak.
Yorkshire Dales authority takes on Cumbrian rights of way after enlargement
A national park authority has agreed to take on responsibility for an extra 300 miles of rights of way, following the park's enlargement last August.

Moorland hotspot rescues among 16 incidents for busy North Dartmoor team
A rescue team has had a busy first quarter of the year, with 16 callouts in 13 weeks. Five of North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team’s moorland in...
Broadcaster Stuart Maconie is new president of the Ramblers
Britain’s largest walkers’ charity has a new president. Broadcaster and outdoors enthusiast Stuart Maconie was announced as the honorary head o...
Police appeal to Rhinogs walkers for information in helicopter crash probe
Police are appealing for anyone who was on the Rhinog mountains in Snowdonia and who might have seen an ill fated helicopter to contact them.

Plans unveiled for new England Coast Path stretches in North-East and Lincolnshire
The Government’s official outdoors body has published the latest plans for two stretches of the England Coast Path.
Highland groups benefit from Great Wilderness Challenge £162,000 cash handover
A Highland challenge event that began as a ‘one-off’ fundraiser 31 years ago has brought in more than £3m for local charities.
Patterdale team receives two offers to pay for new generator after theft
A rescue team that suffered the theft of a generator it uses at fundraising events said it has had two offers to pay for a new one.

Campaigners fear North Yorkshire path plans put routes at risk
Campaigners fear rights of way in England’s biggest county could be lost under an authority’s plans to categorise public paths.
Bonington and Hinkes among top names announced for Keswick Mountain Festival
A roster of top names awaits festival-goers at a summer Lake District event. Among speakers at this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival are elder st...