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Cave rescue team complains over 'horrifying' Bear Grylls TV programme

A rescue team has posted an official complaint to television bosses over scenes in a recent programme featuring a renowned adventurer.

Kinder Scout walker airlifted to hospital after falling ill

A walker was airlifted from the slopes of the Peak District’s highest hill after he became ill. The elderly man was walking with Marple ramblers�...

Lost pair rescued from Kinder Scout after walking for 13 hours

Two walkers were rescued from the Peak District’s highest hill after getting lost in the dark. The man and woman, in their mid-20s, were found un...

Free audio files will guide walkers in Peak District and South Pennines

Walkers heading out to the Peak District and South Pennines can now take their own personal guide. Four audio trails can be downloaded to provide a...

Walker seriously injured in 300ft fall from Blencathra

A walker was seriously injured in a fall from a Lake District fell. The 70-year-old, from Germany, was seen to fall by another walker who phoned po...

Review: The Montane Spine Race Film

A compelling little film shot in extreme conditions of an extreme challenge will give you an insight into the grim reality of a January jaunt up the Pennine Way.

Two Duke of Edinburgh's groups helped from Kinder Scout in eight-hour rescue

More than 60 rescuers and a Coastguard helicopter were involved in an eight-hour operation to help two Duke of Edinburgh’s Award groups in difficulty on the Peak District’s highest hill.

Three mountain rescuers awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours

Three mountain rescuers will have a trip to Buckingham Palace after being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Thousands of teens prepare for weekend's Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor

Thousands of young people are gearing up for the annual test of endurance and navigation across Dartmoor.

Review: The Walker’s Handbook by Hugh Westacott

A comprehensive handbook on all aspects of walking, brought up-to-date in this recent edition...

Kinder Scout walker airlifted from hill after breaking ankle

A walker was airlifted from the highest hill in the Peak District after suffering a broken ankle. Kinder Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Sun...

'Outstanding flying' from RAF crew as teen injured airlifted from Beacons hill

Rescuers have praised the flying skills of an RAF Sea King crew who came to the aid of an injured teenager on a south Wales mountain.

Adventurer Bear Grylls joins Aberglaslyn rescuers to open new base

Adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls has opened a rescue team’s new headquarters. The Everest summiteer joined Aberglaslyn Mountain Re...

Duke of Edinburgh's group praised after Beacons rescue in appalling weather

A group of teenagers did the right thing after getting lost in appalling weather conditions on a south Wales hill, rescuers said.

Volunteers bag 11 loads of rubbish and beer keg in Wasdale clean-up

Wasdale, home to England’s highest mountain and deepest lake, is looking a little more spruce after the efforts of a volunteer clean-up squad.

Peak District fellrunner rescued after breaking leg on Kinder Scout

A fellrunner was rescued from a Peak District hill after suffering a suspected broken leg. The man was taking part in an organised event when he lo...

Coniston mountain rescuer Lee Harris climbs height of Everest to raise funds

A mountain rescuer has climbed the height of Everest to raise funds for his team. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team member Lee Harris completed 14 clim...

Man seriously injured in 100ft Matlock Bath crag fall

A man suffered serious injuries after falling 100ft at a Peak District crag. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was diverted from its fundraising activitie...