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Lakeland ploggers find sleeping bag during Thirlmere clean-up
A group of ploggers discovered a sleeping bag, glasses case, jacket and baseball cap during their stroll during a Lake District event.
Peak District police appeal after North Lees campsite vandalised
Police are appealing for information after a toilet block was vandalised at a Peak District campsite.
Two callouts in two hours for Keswick rescuers as storm blows walkers over
Rescuers were called out to the same place twice within two hours after walkers were injured when Storm Ali blew them off their feet.
Major charity event will mark 80th anniversary of Wainwright's Pennine Journey
A major charity fundraising walkers’ event is planned to mark the 80th anniversary of a seminal long-distance journey undertaken by Alfred Wainwright.
Rescuers called to aid exausted ultrarunner at remote Skiddaw House hostel
Rescuers were called out to a remote Lakeland hostel to aid an exhausted competitor in a running event.
Rescuers searching for missing Cairngorms walkers find another pair in trouble
Rescuers searching for two lost walkers in the Cairngorms had to help two different people to safety after coming across them during their search.
Rescue crew spots missing Ben Nevis walker more than a mile from search area
A walker was plucked from a precarious position on Britain’s highest mountain after being spotted by the crew of a rescue helicopter during a night search.
Corrour Bothy toilet changes mean more convenience for volunteers
Volunteers have completed work to increase the convenience of the facilities at a remote but busy bothy in the Highlands.
BMC's Mend Our Mountains crowdfunding appeal launches with £150,000 target
The British Mountaineering Council has launched a major crowdfunding appeal to help boost its campaign to improve upland paths in Britain’s national parks.
Torch, map and compass vital, say rescuers after Lakeland walker gets lost in dark
Take a map, compass and torch with you when you head for the hills. That’s the message from rescuers who had to go to the aid of a walker who got...
Lakeland walker airlifted after injuring head in fall on Birk Side
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after he was knocked unconscious in a fall. The 68-year-old was walking with his nephew on Birk Si...
Fellrunner Joss Naylor opens Wasdale rescuers' new £643,000 base
Renowned fellrunner Joss Naylor has officially opened his local rescue team’s new purpose-built base.
Old Lancashire station flagstones keep Yorkshire Dales walkers on track
Flagstones that once lined the platform at a Lancashire railway station are helping walkers keep on track in the Yorkshire Dales.
Kílian Jornet and Tove Alexandersson clinch skyrunning titles with Steall wins
Catalan runner Kílian Jornet and Swede Tove Alexandersson stamped their authority on the world skyrunning championships with victories in the Salomon Ring of Steall Race on Saturday.
Campaigners welcome cash-for-access plans in Gove's Agriculture Bill
A leading campaign group has welcomed the Westminster Government’s plans to link farm payments to improving access for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Walker, 70, dies after falling on Snowdon
A walker has died after falling on Wales’s highest mountain. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 3.35pm on Tuesday after police r...
Climber rescued after falling from Simonside crag in Northumberland
A climber was rescued after falling more than 30ft and hitting the ground at a Northumberland crag. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Te...
Health and exercise cited as reason for increase in visits to England's outdoors
More people are spending time in England’s great outdoors, a survey found. A desire to exercise and look after their health was behind many peopl...