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Kirkby Stephen rescue team bids farewell to Gordon Kay after 30 years' service
A veteran mountain rescuer has retired after 30 years with his team. Gordon Kay was presented with a long-service certificate by Kirkby Stephen Mou...
How I cheated death after a fall on an icy Lake District mountainside
Paul Besley broke his skull, leg, ankle and shoulder when he fell while winter walking. Here's how he survived and how you could if the worst happened...
Kinder trespass gathering looks to Scots-style right to roam as election looms
Campaigners gathering to celebrate a historic mass trespass on a Peak District hill will explore how to press for Scottish-style right-to-roam laws.
Rescuer describes severe conditions as he joins The Spine frontrunner
A mountain rescue team member has described the horrendous conditions as he accompanied the frontrunner in Britain’s most brutal race.
Pavel Paloncy repeats win in The Spine Race as storms batter final stages in Borders
Ultrarunner Pavel Paloncy has successfully defended his title in the UK’s most brutal race. The Czech runner won The Spine Race in a record break...
Tan Hill Inn provides £500 boost to Kirkby Stephen mountain rescuers
Customers and staff at Britain’s highest pub have boosted rescuers funds with a donation of more than £500.
Runners prepare to tackle The Spine, the country's 'most brutal race'
Almost 100 hardy runners are gearing up for what has been described as Britain’s most brutal race. The Spine starts this Saturday and involves a ...
The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014
Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...
Ill walker with chest pains rescued from Pennine Way
A walker had to be rescued after getting into difficulties on the Pennine Way. The 79-year-old man was walking on the national trail near Cowling i...
Outdoor fans urged to 'walk the Pennine Way in a day' to mark 50th birthday
Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to walk the Pennine Way in a day to mark the 50th birthday of the UK’s first national trail.
Pull on your boots and hit the trail to celebrate the Pennine Way's 50th anniversary
The UK’s oldest national trail hits its 50th birthday this year, and tourism bosses are urging walkers to celebrate the anniversary by pulling on their boots and visiting the route.
Ben Carter takes over as leader of Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team
A rescue team covering the South Pennines has a new leader. Ben Carter has taken the reins of the Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team, based in My...
Major search underway in Cheviots for missing mountain biker David Bibby
A major search is taking place for a missing mountain biker in the Cheviots near the Scotland-England border.
The Spine frontrunners nearing finish after being held at checkpoints during storm
Runners in a brutal ultra-race are back on the hill after being held at checkpoints last night for safety.
Ed Catmur wins The Challenger race after enduring hail, snow and gales
A gruelling race along the southern part of the Pennines has been won by Surrey-based runner Edward Catmur.
Search team faces repair bill after vehicle damaged in Pennine rescue
A rescue team faces a repair bill after one of its vehicles was damaged during a rescue. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team’s off-road vehicle ...
Teen group repairs Pen-y-ghent path then tackles sponsored walk
A group of teenagers helped repair a Yorkshire Dales hillside footpath – then tackled a sponsored walk up the fell to help future conservation work.
Footpath group praised as Kate Ashbrook urges members to register greens
A leading campaigner praised members of a 120-year-old footpath group which, she said, is the hammer of the North.