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Kendal prepares for Britain's biggest outdoors festival with star-studded line-up
Kendal is gearing up for the annual influx of thousands of visitors to Britain’s biggest mountain festival.
Mountain Equipment brand founder Peter Hutchinson dies, aged 81
Pioneer of outdoor gear and founder of the Mountain Equipment brand Peter Hutchinson has died, aged 81.
Mountain rescuers warn: Scafell Pike is not a playground for the inexperienced
Mountain rescuers warned England’s highest mountain is not a playground for the inexperienced. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said it is concerned ...
National Trust plans to put bends back in beck to reduce Lakeland flooding
Conservation charity the National Trust is leading a plan to reduce flooding in a Lake District valley.
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.
On test: camp foods reviewed
We've slaved over a hot camp stove to evaluate 15 different prepared foods: breakfasts, main meals and desserts, to find the top outdoor cuisine.
Scottish mountain rescuers 'overwhelmed' by support after helicopter complaints
Four Scottish mountain rescue teams who voiced their concerns over the level of support from the UK’s search and rescue helicopters said they have been overwhelmed by support they received.
Scottish rescuers: helicopter bosses have 'casual disregard' for members' safety
Scotland’s four busiest volunteer mountain rescue teams have accused the agencies operating the UK’s rescue helicopters of having a ‘casual disregard’ for the safety of team members.
Campaigners begin second phase of battle of Warcop commons as inquiry resumes
Campaigners have begun their second push in the battle against the Ministry of Defence over three commons in the north Pennines.
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.
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2 Two Cumbrian men appear at court over criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree
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6 Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
7 Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
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2 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
5 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
6 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
8 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
9 Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader (1)
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