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Adventurers sought for second mountain rescue team challenge
A mountain rescue team has thrown down the gauntlet to adventurous outdoors fans who fancy finding their way round a forest on foot and on a bike.
Pair rescued after spending night on slopes of Pennine fell
A couple were rescued after spending the night sheltering in a ruined building after getting lost on the highest hill in the Pennines.
Repeat of military exercise will jam GPS signals for walkers
A military exercise currently underway which jams GPS signals will be repeated next year. Ofcom announced another week of when navigational signals...
Police appeal for public help after buzzard shot
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a protected bird of prey died after being shot. The buzzard was found in the Yorkshire Dales by ...
Surprise second award for national trail bridge
A timber bridge carrying a national trail, and which is thought to be the longest of its kind in the world has won a second award.
Awards for volunteer mountain rescuer's 40 years' service
A mountain rescuer who began his service before the present team leader was born received two awards for his dedication.
Walkers take to the moors to raise cash for rescuers
Supporters took to the Pennine hills to help raise cash for mountain rescuers. Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team’s main annual fundraiser took place ...
Pennine Bridleway bridge design gains plaudits
A bridge carrying a bridleway over a river has been highly commended for its outstanding design. The structure, which carries the Pennine Bridleway...
Lost Pennine Way walker rescued after major search
A walker on the Pennine Way was rescued after a major search involving three volunteer teams. The man, from Amsterdam, rang to say he was lost on C...
Pair win 'most brutal' race in six-day Pennine Way run
An event touted as Britain’s most brutal race has been won by a pair of runners who completed the length of the Pennine Way in less than seven days.
The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view
Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.
Technology helps mountain rescuers find lost walkers in two incidents
Mountain rescuers used modern technology and mobile phones to help find walkers in two separate incidents.
The Wainwright Letters, edited by Hunter Davies
A new collection of letters written by Alfred Wainwright offers an insight into the author of the celebrated Lakeland guides.
On test: Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody
Could the fleece-killer be, ironically, a merino-wool based top that, ahem, provides a more social atmosphere than its synthetic rivals?.
GPS jamming will affect Pennine forests
The Ministry of Defence will jam sat-nav signals in the remote north Pennines during exercises later this year.
Tributes to fellrunning writer whose body was found on Bowland
The walker whose body was found on the Bowland fells was a renowned figure in the world of fellrunning.
Teacher rescued after breaking leg in dawn photography walk
A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking her leg when she went out on an early morning expedition to photograph the sunrise.
Blue plaque marks start of Wainwright's first 'long walk'
Enthusiasts have unveiled a blue plaque marking the starting point of the first long-distance journey of author Alfred Wainwright.
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5 Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe (5)
6 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
7 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
8 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
9 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
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