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Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Runner Anna Troup completes Pennine Way in new record female time

Endurance runner Anna Troup has set a new women’s record for running the length of the Pennine Way.

John Kelly abandons Wainwrights record attempt on third day of challenge

Athlete John Kelly has abandoned his attempt to set a new record for running the Wainwrights. Searing heat and problems with his feet forced him t...

Eoin Keith and Anna Troup post record times with wins in summer Spine Race

Two endurance runners have broken records in the race along the full length of the Pennine Way. Eoin Keith and Anna Troup won the Montane Summer Sp...

Runner Sabrina Verjee sets out on renewed Wainwrights record attempt

Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has hit the Lake District fells in a renewed effort to set a fastest time for completing the Wainwrights.

Runner Damian Hall sets new record for Coast to Coast route

Endurance runner Damian Hall has added another record to his tally. The athlete arrived at Robin Hood’s Bay on Wednesday evening after completing...

Mountain rescuer Janice Hamilton's Pennine Way walk helps fund base appeal

A mountain rescuer is walking the Pennine Way to raise funds for her team and for an animal charity. Janice Hamilton, an assistant leader with the ...

Runner Tom Hollins hits the Lakeland fells in an attempt on Wainwrights record

Endurance athlete Tom Hollins is attempting to break the record for completing all the Wainwright fells in a continuous run.

Runner John Kelly keeps up pace with an eye on Pennine Way record

Athlete John Kelly is on track to set a new fastest time for running the full length of the Pennine Way if he can maintain his current pace.

Charity walkers raise cash to provide 1,000 pairs of boots for schoolchildren

Schoolchildren in north-east England will be able to boot up thanks to a campaign involving 50 charity walks.

Mountain rescuers called out to capsized canoeists clinging to branch

Two canoeists were rescued after clinging to a tree branch for 90 minutes when their boat capsized in a Lancashire river.

New attempt on Wainwrights record underway as John Kelly starts run in heatwave

The season of attempts on long-distance records continues with a new bid to complete the Wainwright fells in a fastest time.

Runner Sabrina Verjee continues good pace in quest for Wainwrights record

Runner Sabrina Verjee continues to make progress in her latest bid to set a record time for summiting the Lake District’s Wainwright fells.

Spine Race runners raise £10,000 towards works on Greg's Hut on Cross Fell

Endurance runners have raised more than £10,000 towards the renovation of a mountain bothy on the slopes of the highest hill in the Pennine range.

Runner Damian Hall heads cross-country in quest for Coast to Coast record

Record attempts are coming thick and fast at the moment, and runner Damian Hall is having a crack at another fastest known time.

Athlete Tom Hollins sets fourth-fastest time for running the Wainwrights

Athlete Tom Hollins has completed his continuous round of the Wainwright fells. The West Yorkshire runner arrived at the Moot Hall in Keswick just ...

Runner John Kelly breaks Pennine Way record by 3½ hours

John Kelly has reclaimed the record for running the complete length of the Pennine Way. The endurance runner arrived at Edale this evening, 2 days ...