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Rescuers spared 'epic' search as missing fellrunner found in bed

Mountain rescuers were spared a major search after a fellrunner was found safe and well – in bed. Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team and...

'Walkers' safety at risk' in 999 grid-reference confusion

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group is calling for an end to the postcode lottery that it says puts injured outdoor enthusiasts at risk.

Runners urged to help rescuers in quest for funds

A Peak District mountain rescue team is appealing to fit runners to help it buy new Land Rovers. The Hayfield-based Kinder Mountain Rescue Team is ...

Nine-hour stint for rescue crew in spate of Highland incidents

The helicopter crew of Britain’s busiest search and rescue base was involved in four mountain rescues yesterday in the space of nine hours.

Everest summit joy for the man who fell 1,000ft and lived

The climber who survived a 1,000ft fall from a peak in the western Highlands in January has successfully summited Everest.

Helicopter forced to abort rescue despite 'amazing flying'

A rescue helicopter had to abort its mission as high winds prevented it airlifting an injured walker in Snowdonia.

Mountain rescue pair complete Coast to Coast walk for new fund

Two footsore mountain rescuers successfully ended their walk across England to raise cash for a new benevolent fund.

Jez Bragg takes the Fellsman title in record time

Ultra runner Jez Bragg set a new fastest time in one of Britain’s toughest races at the weekend. The Dorset-based athlete broke the six-year-old ...

Youngsters will be put to the test in this weekend's Ten Tors

More than 2,000 young adventurers will take to the hills of Dartmoor this weekend as part of a challenge to test their stamina and strength in trekking across the wilds of the national park.

Bragg slips to fourth in Western States 100

Ultra runner Jez Bragg finished fourth in one of the world’s toughest endurance races. Dorset-based Bragg held the lead in the Western States 100...

Praise from bosses after ex-Ramblers director's OBE

Ramblers chiefs have paid tribute to their former Wales director who was appointed an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell

Save your ascent of the highest hill in the Pennines for a clear day to enjoy superlative views....

Three airlifted after spate of Lakeland rescues

Three Lakeland hillgoers were airlifted in separate incidents after suffering injuries in falls. The first casualty was a man running as a supporte...

Three rescuers each clock up 50 years with Dales team

Three members of a mountain rescue team have each chalked up 50 years’ service with their team. The three Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Associatio...

Jez Bragg bags Fellsman crown with record win

Record breaking ultra runner Jez Bragg is the new king of the Dales fells with an emphatic victory in one of Britain's toughest events.

Last minute access bar puts Fellsman race in jeopardy

A long-distance challenge event that has run for almost 50 years was put in jeopardy at the last minute when land managers told organisers they would not let participants cross their land.

Sir Chris joins mountain rescue walk pair

Two mountain rescue team members were joined by Everest summiteer and elder statesman of British mountaineering Sir Chris Bonington for part of their walk across England.