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Chess, Jethro and the Hafod: all in the latest Corrie
The strange connection between hillwalking and chess finds itself cheek-by-jowl with a discussion on the merits of Snowdon’s new cafe in the latest edition of the ‘hillzine’ The Angry Corrie.
Path repairs planned for Helvellyn route
Repairs will begin next month on one of the Lake District’s highest paths. Work on the route from Striding Edge to Helvellyn’s 950m (3,117ft) s...
Fiennes honours Wainwright walker Tom, six
The six-year-old boy who conquered all the Lake District’s Wainwright summits was honoured today by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Recycled trail aids walkers' smooth Peak passage
A popular section of a national-park trail has been resurfaced with recycled materials. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders can expect a smoother pa...
Ramblers' festival aims to get Britons active
Britain’s couch potatoes are being urged to pull on their boots and get on their feet for a weekend of walking.
Pair's naked ambition to reach Outdoors Show
A man and woman are walking from London to the Outdoors Show in Birmingham – naked bar their boots, socks and rucksacks.
Rescue helicopters back in service after weekend grounding
Coastguard helicopters which were grounded over the weekend following safety concerns are back in action.
Cut the Vat, say mountain rescue supporters
Supporters of the mountain-rescue movement are petitioning Gordon Brown to put their volunteers on the same footing as lifeboat crews.
Naismith, Tranter and now Marshall: how fast should you walk?
Everyone knows that walking is good for you. But how fast do you need to walk to get health benefits? Research published this week in an American s...
Rescue for Duke of Edinburgh's Award walker after injury
A man taking part in a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition had to be rescued from the Lakeland fells after injuring his ankle following a slip.
Summertime starts, but it's still winter on the hills, warn police
British Summer Time may start tomorrow morning, but police in Scotland are warning walkers that it’s still winter on the nation’s mountains.
Warning issued after students airlifted from Helvellyn
Rescuers urged fellwalkers to carry the right equipment after two novice walkers were plucked from Helvellyn after getting cragfast in snowy conditions.
Walker safe after nine hours on the Ben
A man was led unharmed from the summit of Ben Nevis early this morning after spending almost nine hours on the mountain.
Come to the Lakes, Gordon, say tourism chiefs
If you’re strolling across the Lakeland fells this summer, you may spot a familiar figure – if tourism bosses have their way.
Body found in search for missing West Highland Way man
Police searching for a man missing on the West Highland Way have found a body. Adrian Park was reported missing on 28 February, sparking a massive ...
Rescue helicopters grounded after safety scare
Search-and-rescue helicopters operated by Britain’s Coastguard have been grounded following a safety scare.
Walkers warned as fire strikes on moors
Weekend walkers in the Pennines have been warned to take care after a series of fires struck the moors around Saddleworth.
Concern grows for missing West Highland Way man
Police have again expressed their concern for a man who went missing from his home more than two weeks ago.