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Writer and director Sally Wainwright 'flattered' to be South Pennines Park ambassador

Acclaimed writer and director Sally Wainwright said she is flattered to become the first ambassador of the newly formed South Pennines Park.

Ogwen Valley rescuers' busy spell continues with injured walker and mountain biker

The busy period for a rescue team in Snowdonia continues, with callouts to an injured mountain biker and a fallen walker on a scrambling route.

Simon Roberts and Katie Mills take honours in Montane Dragon's Back Race

Runner Simon Roberts has won the Montane Dragon’s Back Race, having led the field for all but one day.

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Keswick team rescues three walkers with leg injuries in one day

A Lake District team was called out three times in one day to deal with separate instances of walkers with lower leg injuries.

Charity walkers raise cash to provide 1,000 pairs of boots for schoolchildren

Schoolchildren in north-east England will be able to boot up thanks to a campaign involving 50 charity walks.

Highland rescuers remind hillwalkers: map and compass not 'optional extras'

Rescuers in the Highlands reminded walkers that a map and compass are not optional extras for those heading for the hills.

Team issues advice after family rescued from Skiddaw in five-hour callout

Rescuers pleaded with Lake District hillgoers to make sure they have the skills and the gear for their trip, after a five-hour operation to bring a family to safety.

Plea to Ben Cruachan walkers as search continues for missing man Frank Smith

Searches are continuing for a walker who has gone missing in the Highlands. Police said John Smith, who is known as Frank, has not been seen since ...

Dartmoor campaigner urges outdoor fans to resist plans to restrict wild camping

A veteran campaigner is urging people to join him in resisting proposals to restrict wild camping on Dartmoor.

Say hello to the South Pennines – a 'self-appointed' park

The South Pennines missed out when national parks were created; now, 70 years later, a 'self appointed' alternative park has come into being.

Two fancied runners out on first day as Montane Dragon's Back athletes hit the hills

A brutal multi-day race down the length of Wales is underway, with 367 runners making the start at Conwy Castle.

Endurance walker James Forrest claims record for National Three Peaks challenge

An adventurer has claimed a new record for the ascent of the National Three Peaks. James Forrest summited Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, walk...

Surveying sleuth Myrddyn Phillips adds a new marilyn to hill-baggers' list

Hill baggers with an eye on prominence will need to add a Welsh summit to their wish list with the discovery of a new marilyn.

Alex Moran and Mike Coppock complete gruelling Island Munros Triathlon

Two teachers have completed a gruelling non-stop Hebridean triathlon to raise funds for young people venturing into the outdoors.

Highland walkers warned damaged Steall Gorge footpath will close for repairs

Walkers will be unable to use a popular Highlands path while repairs are carried out. The Steall Gorge footpath, at the base of the Ben Nevis massi...

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith find body on Ben Cruachan

Rescuers searching for walker Frank Smith, who was reported missing in the Highlands, have found his body.

Network Rail accused of high-handed act in locking Ben Alder walkers' crossing

A walkers’ charity has accused a rail authority of acting in a high-handed manner after it padlocked a level crossing used by walkers to reach popular hills in the Highlands.

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