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Ingleborough from Horton in Ribblesdale
The route to Ingleborough from Horton in Ribblesdale, via Sulber Nick...
Walkers airlifted after 200m Highlands fall
Two walkers were airlifted from a mountain after falling about 200m (650ft). Members of the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team went to the men’s aid...
Mountaineers reminded: you have no right of rescue
With mountain rescue services back in the public spotlight again with the likely privatisation of search and rescue helicopters, there is a timely reminder from an expert of a sobering fact: there is no right of rescue for mountain-goers.
Inversions likely as cold air puts an end to thaw
Get the cameras out; temperature inversions, and with them the opportunity for some stunning pictures, are likely later this weekend and into next week as the weather cools.
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.
Trust aims to put teams on peaks to mark Munro's birth date
Staff and volunteers from a conservation charity will attempt to summit every munro owned by the organisation in time for the birth anniversary of the man who first listed the mountains.
Coroner urges proper training after Ten Tors death verdict
A coroner said that all adult supervisors in an annual challenge event should hold a nationally recognised qualification.
Whernside: Yorkshire's highest point, with a hint of Cumbria
England’s biggest county can claim a few records, but when it comes to the heights of its hills, Yorkshire’s record books can be a little confusing.
Rescuers take to the water in rearranged swim fundraiser
A group of mountain rescuers thwarted in its bid to take part in the postponed Great North Swim has decided to tackle its very own version on home territory.
2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...
View from the top: one national park boss's plan to cope with cuts
The boss of England’s biggest national park has pledged to continue providing outdoor enthusiasts with the same services despite having its cash cut.
New print run due for sold-out Wainwright guidebook
The guidebook of the route of Alfred Wainwright’s first ever long-distance walk has sold out its first print run.
Unexploded bomb is surprise find for mountain rescuers
A training exercise for mountain rescuers almost went with a bang when a member of the team found an unexploded bomb.
Caver freed unharmed after being trapped eight hours
A caver was rescued after spending eight hours stuck underground in the Yorkshire Dales. The man was exploring a section of Stump Cross Caverns nea...
Report says Lake District could be used to bury nuke waste
The whole of the western Lake District would be suitable for burying radioactive waste, according to a study released today.
Volunteer cave rescuers pick up Queen's award
A cave and mountain rescue group has received royal approval for its volunteer work. The Cave Rescue Organisation, based in Clapham in the Yorkshir...
BBC programmes look at Wainwright's early years
Alfred Wainwright’s early years come under scrutiny on the airwaves with two programmes about the curmudgeonly fellwalker.
Walkers rescued after mountain stream turns to torrent
A group of walkers was rescued after being cut off by raging waters on England’s highest mountain. Members of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team had to...