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Man critically ill after 100ft fall from Broad Stand on Scafell

A man is critically ill after falling more than 100ft from a Lake District crag. The 30-year-old suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries afte...

sugru: the colourful little bit of kit that could get you out of a fix

A silicone rubber repair material that sticks to most outdoor gear and has many more uses...

Sir Chris Bonington reopens refurbished Ambleside youth hostel

Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington officially opened one of his local youth hostels. The YHA Ambleside hostel has undergone a £1.4...

Ramblers and mountaineers urge Government action on England Coast Path

Two outdoor bodies have urged the coalition Government to pull its socks up and get on with the establishment of the coastal path round England.

Lake District police urge wild swimming caution after two deaths

Police in Cumbria are warning outdoor fans of the dangers of wild swimming. They said sudden cold temperatures, strong currents, fatigue and over-e...

New Ogwen building will help walkers follow Darwin's footsteps

Walkers will be able to follow the footsteps of Charles Darwin with the opening of a new visitor centre in Snowdonia.

Walker breaks leg in Blencathra slip

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after breaking his leg. The 78-year-old man slipped while coming down Scales Fell on Blencathra yeste...

Girl airlifted after getting into difficulties on Great Dodd

A girl was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after falling ill. The Great North Air Ambulance was called to the incident on Great Dodd at the...

Lakeland ranger urges swimmers to stay safe after Coniston death

National park rangers are urging people to use commonsense when going wild swimming, following the death of a man in Coniston Water at the weekend.

Rescue team seeks challenge walkers to help raise cash to buy HQ

A mountain rescue team is looking for determined walkers to step out to help it raise cash to buy its new base.

Man airlifted after falling 160ft from St Sunday Crag ridge

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering a head injury when he fell more than 160ft.

James Dunsby named as third soldier to die in Pen y Fan incident

The Ministry of Defence has named the third soldier who died after collapsing on south Wales’s highest mountain.

Walkers and runners rescued as Wasdale team called out four times

A team of mountain rescuers was called out four times over the weekend to help walkers and runners on the Scafell range.

Mountaineer Alan Hinkes: K2 'nearly as impressive as Roseberry Topping'

With a major new book chronicling his record-breaking ascents of the world's highest mountain out soon, the Yorkshire climber gives us his thoughts on a life spent 'playing out'.

Zamberlan boots up with new Fitzroy and Trek Magic models

High-end Alpine boots and a model aimed at long-distance trekkers from Italian brand Zamberlan...

Craig Roberts named as one of soldiers who died in Pen y Fan SAS test

The Ministry of Defence has named one of the two soldiers who died during an exercise on Pen y Fan. Lance Corporal Craig Roberts, 24, was taking pa...

Mountain expert's burning issue: don't get caught with trousers down

Imagine having to outrun a wildfire with your trousers round your ankles. Not an edifying prospect, but one that could happen according to a mounta...

Trapped cavers rescued after 12 hours underground in Swinsto Hole

Two men were rescued after spending 12 hours underground in a cave in the Yorkshire Dales. The pair, aged 40 and 45, were reported seriously overdu...