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Sarah Fowler appointed new boss of Peak District authority
A woman who led teams reducing flood risks across England has been appointed boss of the Peak District National Park Authority.
Fort William Mountain Festival will kick off with torchlit mountain descent
Organisers of the Fort William Mountain Festival have unveiled plans for the five-day event in February.
Anger at Kinloss rescue-helicopter control centre move to south coast
The coalition Government has announced that the air rescue control centre will be moved from Moray in Scotland to Fareham in Hampshire and combined with the National Maritime Operations Centre.
Patterdale team's plea to motorists as drivers rescued from Kirkstone Pass
Mountain rescuers pleaded with motorists to drive within their capabilities after they were called out to help the occupants of two vehicles stuck in snow on a high Lake District pass.
Scottish avalanche service begins today, as storms continue
The service that provides avalanche information for outdoor enthusiasts in the Scottish Highlands begins today.
Winds reach 144mph on St Kilda hill as 'weather bomb' hits Western Isles
A staggering wind speed of 144mph was recorded today on a remote Scottish archipelago with a reputation for being the UK’s windiest place.
Mountaineer Peter Pearson steps up to head John Muir Trust
A seasoned mountaineer and adventurer has taken over at the head of a major Scottish conservation charity.
Missing Langdale walker turns up safe after major 12-hour night search
A lost walker turned up safe but cold after a major overnight search on the Lakeland fells lasting more than 12 hours.
Hebrides rescuers in £15,000 crowdfunding appeal for new base
Scotland’s newest mountain rescue team is appealing to the public to help provide it with a temporary base.
Council agrees to look at protestors' views after Rushup Edge meeting
Outdoor enthusiasts have won a battle to have their views heard over the controversial resurfacing of a Peak District bridleway.
Coastguards stage sponsored walk as Norfolk strech of Coast Path opens
A new section of the England Coast Path opened today. Coastguards undertook a sponsored walk to celebrate new access rights along 41km (25 miles) o...
Edale rescue team to raise cash for Sheffield hospital helipad
A Peak District mountain rescue team has decided to donate cash from its annual Christmas fundraiser to another appeal.
Mountain rescuers in action as snow traps motorists on Scotland border
Mountain rescue teams were called out overnight to help motorists stranded on the Scotland-England border in wintry weather.
Opponents urge Rannoch windfarm firm to drop plans after six-month delay
Campaigners are claiming victory in the latest stage of their fight against developers who want to build a windfarm in the Highlands.
Howgills revealed as venue for Marmot Dark Mountains winter marathon
Organisers of a gruelling overnight winter mountain marathon have revealed it will be held in the Howgills early next year.
Amber warning as violent storms, snow and thunder head for UK mountains
Tomorrow looks like a day to avoid walking the mountain tops as forecasters predict hurricane-speed winds for the western Highlands and violent storms affecting much of the North of England.
Lake District walkers rescued after getting lost in mist on High Stile
Two walkers had to be rescued after getting lost on a Lake District mountain. The pair became disoriented in thick cloud and bad weather on the Red...
John Muir Trust welcomes Holyrood deer-control plans
A conservation charity has welcomed moves by the Scottish Government to control deer numbers. Holyrood’s land reform consultation announced this ...
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