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Hill sleuths plan to measure Knight's Peak in 'hardest ever' survey

A trio of amateur hills sleuths are planning their most adventurous surveying trip so far. The men, who use professional-standard technology to mea...

Four national parks get £17m as part of Government plans to boost cycling

Four English national parks will get a £16.8m boost to encourage cycling under measures announced by the UK Government.

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'.

Police seek clues to Dartmoor deaths: were you at Haytor last week?

Police investigating the deaths of a mother and her five-year-old son at a Dartmoor climbing crag revisited the site this week.

Police confirm Catherine Hooper and Josh Patterson as Haytor death-fall pair

Police have confirmed the identities of the woman and child who died after falling from Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor.

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...

Walkers rescued after getting lost in storm on Caudale Moor

A pair of walkers was rescued after getting lost on a Lakeland fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at7.45pm on Saturday to aid the...

Stanza Stones Trail offers South Pennines walkers poetry in motion

A new walking trail promises poetry in motion in a traverse of South Pennines landscapes. The Stanza Stones Trial runs from Marsden on the edge of ...

Falling rock traps Ilkley Moor climber on crag for two hours

A climber had to be freed from a crag after dangling for two hours when a falling rock trapped his arm.

Dartmoor rescuers get keys to new base

Rescuers covering the Dartmoor national park have a new home. The Dartmoor Rescue Team (Plymouth) has taken possession of the keys to its base at B...

Second teen rescued after getting jammed in Thistle Cave

A teenager had to be freed by rescuers after getting jammed in a cave in the Yorkshire Dales. The 16-year-old boy was negotiating a side passage in...

Rescuers warn Black Hill flash floods may block Pennine Way route

Mountain rescuers are warning a section of a national trail may become impassable if expected heavy rain this week causes flash flooding.

Outdoor fans put on alert as wildfire risk rises in continuing heatwave

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned the countryside is at high risk of wildfires after an exceptionally dry and hot spell.

Murder probe begins after death of woman and child on Haytor Rocks

Police have begun a murder investigation after a woman and her five-year-old son died at a popular Dartmoor climbing crag.

Blind climber Red Széll: Old Man of Hoy ascent was dream come true

The man who claimed the record as the first blind person to climb an imposing Scottish sea stack has spoken of his experience.

Holme Valley mountain rescuers buy their fire station base after its closure

A group of mountain rescue volunteers are buying the fire station in which they are based. Holme Valley Mountain Team faced being homeless after Ma...