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Mountaineers' shock at Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm plans

Mountaineers have expressed their shock at the prospect of two new windfarms being built in one of Scotland’s national scenic areas.

Llanberis rescuers' car boot sale is chance for outdoor fans to gear up

Outdoor fans are being urged to go to a car boot sale with a difference – boots are on sale. Proceeds from the outdoor gear kit fair in Llanberis...

Second hypothermia case for Langdale team as Angle Tarn walker rescued

A hypothermic walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after friends called for help. The Langdale incident was the second in two days involving w...

Two helicopters help rescue Lakeland scrambler trapped by boulder

A woman was rescued from a Lake District fell after a dislodged boulder trapped and injured her leg. Two helicopters were used in the operation, wh...

Fellsman victor Adam Perry pips buddy Ian Phillips in 'the event to win'

Benign weather helped a field of more than 300 complete the gruelling course, and a new pretender's name goes on the Fellsman Axe trophy.

Kendal team's 60th birthday among national mountain rescue weekend events

A mountain rescue team celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team will hold its annual collection in its home town o...

Police name Philip Elgey as walker who died after Great Gable collapse

Police have named the man who died on Great Gable’s summit while walking with a group. Philip Elgey, 61, of Kendal could not be revived despite e...

Great Gable walker dies after collapsing at summit

A walker died after collapsing on a Lakeland fell despite efforts to resuscitate him. The 61-year-old suffered a suspected heart attack on the summ...

Peak District gathering will mark Kinder trespassers' spirit

Ramblers will gather tomorrow to keep alive the spirit of pioneers of access to the countryside. It is 81 years since a group of walkers took to th...

Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts

Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year.

Red Széll aims to be first blind man to climb the Old Man of Hoy

A blind climber plans to summit a Scottish sea stack to raise cash for research into the condition that robbed him of his sight.

Outdoor fans warned of wildfire danger in South Pennines

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to be on their guard against wildfires after blazes destroyed Pennine moorlands.

Outdoor bosses: 'Britain on Foot can add four years to people's lives'

Outdoor industry bosses today launched a campaign they said could add four years to people’s lives.

Ramblers urge walking revolution as poll reveals nation of couch potatoes

A quarter of British adults walk for no more than an hour each week. The alarming figure that so many UK residents lead couch-potato lives led the ...

Dame Kelly Holmes backs climbing's Olympic bid

An Olympic runner turned climber is backing the bid to have climbing included in the 2020 Games. Dame Kelly Holmes, a double gold medal winner, has...