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Nevis walkers rescued as weather warnings issued

Two walkers reported missing on Britain’s highest mountain were found safe and well. The men, who were tackling the Three Peaks challenge, had la...

Walker suffers head injuries in fall from ridge

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. The 46-year-old suffered injuries to his head and...

Rescuers find missing walker unconscious in tent

A walker was taken to hospital after being found unconscious by rescuers on a long-distance trail. The 49-year-old was reported overdue on Thursday...

Two injured after being swept 1,000ft by avalanche

Two men were injured after an avalanche swept them 1,000ft down a mountainside. The mountaineers, who were roped together, were caught in the avala...

Injured man airlifted after Nevis fall

A man was airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain after falling 60m. The 57-year-old fell about 200ft on Ben Nevis yesterday, Saturday...

Police name teenager whose body was found on Scafell Pike

Police have named the teenager whose body was found on Scafell Pike. Lee Jones, 19, of Derbyshire, became separated from his friend on the descent ...

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Navy rescue crew braves 'worst conditions' in flight to save walker

The crew of a Royal Navy rescue helicopter described a hair-raising flight in a blizzard in which they plucked an injured walker from a Highland munro.

Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters

The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.

Nine walkers airlifted from Britain's snow-hit second peak

Nine walkers were airlifted from Britain’s second highest mountain after getting caught out in heavy snow.

Trail walker remains in coma after carbon monoxide poisoning

A walker who was rescued after being found unconscious in his tent on a long-distance trail remains in a coma almost a week after the incident.

Navy rescue crews top callout tables for fifth year

The Royal Navy’s search and rescue crews at HMS Gannet have topped the rescue league tables for the fifth year running.

Injured walker and mountain biker rescued in separate incidents

A man was airlifted from a hill after injuring his leg in a slip. The 69-year-old was descending Dumgoyne in the Campsie Fells north of Glasgow whe...

Mountain search fails to find missing walker

A major search involving five mountain rescue teams took place after a walker was reported missing. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team mounted a searc...

Rescuers find body of man after mountain search

A man has died on England’s highest mountain. The body of the 19-year-old from the Matlock area in Derbyshire was found by mountain rescuers on S...

Official New Year go-ahead for walkers' safety beacons

Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to use a radio safety device legally for the first time in the New Year.

Major search underway for five walkers missing in atrocious weather

A major search is underway for five walkers missing after setting out for the hills. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet has joined th...