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Blencathra walker injured in 50ft fall from Sharp Edge

A walker was injured when he fell about 50ft from a Lake District ridge. The 26-year-old was tackling the scrambling route on Sharp Edge on Blencat...

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzards test runners as OMM hits Black Mountains

Thousands of hardy competitors endured sub-zero temperatures and blizzards in the Original Mountain Marathon held at the weekend.

Walkers illuminate Fleetwith Pike ridge in charity festival of light

Forty hardy walkers lit up a Lake District ridge to help a charity that supports young people tackling expeditions in the great outdoors.

Climber Sir Chris Bonington: Britain's national parks need an injection of idealism

Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington has called for an injection of idealism into Britain’s national parks if they are to survive.

Climbing star Molly Thompson-Smith puts injury behind her with lead victory

A rising star of competition climbing has recovered from a potentially career-threatening injury to claim her fifth national title.

Walkers invited to help light up Fleetwith Pike for charity event

Walkers are being invited to help light up a Lake District mountain in fundraising event for a youth charity.

Kílian Jornet and Tove Alexandersson clinch skyrunning titles with Steall wins

Catalan runner Kilian Jornet and Swede Tove Alexandersson stamped their authority on the world skyrunning championships with victories in the Salomon Ring of Steall Race on Saturday.

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...

Dales cavers rescued after 24 hours underground in Dowber Gill Passage

Two cavers were rescued from a system in the Yorkshire Dales after spending 24 hours underground. Members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Associati...

BMC Mend Our Mountains appeal passes £½m mark

The British Mountaineering Council’s million-pound bid to raise cash for footpath repairs has passed the halfway mark.

€30,000 boost will help lift the gloom on the Peak District's Bog of Doom route

The Peak District’s Bog of Doom may hold fewer terrors after the announcement of a €30,000 boost for its improvement.

British summer time's ending – dig out your ice-axe

Dig out the ice-axe and crampons, winter’s on its way, experts have warned. With early snow beginning to cover high ground, Mountaineering Scotla...

Scottish Natural Heritage boss Francesca Osowska completes 1,300-mile cycle ride

The boss of Scottish Natural Heritage has completed an epic 1,300-mile cycle ride round the nation in the hope of inspiring the public to get active.

BBC Two series will see mountaineer Paul Rose explore the Lake District

Outdoor enthusiasts who love the Lake District will be able to enjoy some of its delights without leaving their armchairs.

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.

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.

Ramblers: post-Brexit farming subsidies should depend on keeping paths clear

Farmers should only receive post-Brexit subsidies if they fulfil their responsibilities for maintaining footpaths across their land, the Ramblers said.