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Fence to tackle mass trespass, of sheep, on Kinder
To the rambler with a sense of history, it is as important as Bannockburn to a Scots nationalist, or Orgreave to a redundant miner.
Mountain rescue patron William joins Helmand troops for Remembrance Day
Mountain rescue patron Prince William today joined British troops in Afghanistan for their Remembrance Sunday service.
Walker dies and woman critical after attack by bull on footpath
A walker has died and a woman is critically ill after they were attacked by a bull. The pair, who police believe were a husband and wife, were gore...
Upturned kayaks lead to Lake District search
Mountain rescuers launched a search for missing paddlers in the Lake District after two upturned kayaks were found.
Work starts on last section of Ben Nevis path
Work on the final phase of an improvement to the path leading to Ben Nevis’s north face has begun. The final 750m section of the Allt a’Mhuilin...
Drunk man's punishment: climb a mountain
As you top another false summit on that seemingly endless slog up your next mountain and ask yourself why you subject your body to such punishment, spare a thought for the man for whom a mountain walk was literally punishment.
Gold mine firm's cash injection will fund further Highland exploration
The Australian mining company that was refused permission to reopen the Cononish gold mine near Ben Lui has raised £641,000 in a rights issue.
Capsized kayaker rescued as his party paddles on unaware
A kayaking guide had to be rescued after he capsized but the pair of paddlers he was instructing carried on unaware.
Campaigners urge action on partly blocked national trail
Campaigners are urging a council to take action to force developers to clear obstructions partly blocking a national trail.
Ramblers call for legal rethink after bull kills walker
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has called for a rethink on the law on keeping livestock in fields.
Farmer speaks of 'shock' after bull kills walker
A farmer today spoke of his shock after a bull in his field attacked two walkers, killing one and leaving the other fighting for her life.
A year after the floods, £1.7m Lakeland path repairs continue
Next week marks the first anniversary of the unprecedented floods in Cumbria that caused devastation in many of the area’s towns and villages.
Wainwright calendar sales will boost mountain rescue funds
Sales of a calendar produced by fans of the Lakeland guidebook author Alfred Wainwright have so far raised more than £4,000 for mountain rescue.
Ex-City accountant joins list of outdoor greats
A former City accountant and his wife have joined a group of outdoor luminaries that includes Everest summiteers Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott.
Walker carried from Lakleand fell after injury
A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after injuring herself in a fall. Members of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team were called at abou...
Campaigners question need for 'draconian' forest sell-off law
The coalition Government was accused of taking on draconian powers in a move that could see access to England’s forests curtailed.
Early taste of winter as snow cloaks Britain's mountains
Winter has arrived in many parts of Britain, with snow and high winds affecting many upland areas. Plas y Brenin, the national mountain centre at C...
Dales youth outdoors scheme reaches grand milestone
In the week when Britain’s youth was accused of being terrified of the countryside, a national park scheme to give youngsters a taste of the outdoors has reached a grand milestone.
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9 Summer holidays' start prompts Lakeland rescuers' plea to reduce 'avoidable' callouts (1)
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