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Lakeland sheep with a liking for swimming proves a challenge for Penrith rescuers
A woolly friend who decided to go for a swim in Lake District reservoir provided a challenge for mountain rescuers.
Wainwrights record breakers Birkinshaw and Naylor share stage at Keswick Festival
The man who set the fastest time for summiting all the Lake District Wainwrights will take to the stage with the fellrunner whose record he broke.
Terry Abraham's Scafell Pike film set for BBC screening
A film chronicling a year in the life of England’s highest mountain will be shown on national television.
Helicopter rescue for pair clinging to shepherd's crook on Moffat hillside
A man who was clinging on to a shepherd’s crook held by his friend was plucked to safety by a Royal Navy helicopter as he lay above a steep slope on a Scottish hillside.
Mountaineer Alan Hinkes leads walk to re-open Black Sail youth hostel
Record-breaking mountaineer Alan Hinkes reopened one of England’s remotest youth hostels by leading a walk from a neighbouring hostel.
Hill sleuth Myrddyn goes in search of the 'missing' Berwyn mountain
Amateur hill surveyor Myrddyn Phillips finally nails the height of a peak that was overlooked by OS until walkers stumbled across it 25 years ago.
Steve Birkinshaw's Wainwrights record bid: 28 bagged in first 12 hours
Ultrarunner Steve Birkinshaw is 12 hours into his attempt to break a 27-year-old record for summiting all of the Lake District’s Wainwright peaks.
Ultrarunner Steve Birkinshaw eyes Joss Naylor's Wainwrights record
A Cumbria-based ultrarunner is planning to smash a 27-year-old record for the ascent of all the Lake District’s Wainwrights.
Bothies charity adds Dryfehead and Dubs Hut shelters to its list
A charity’s volunteers have spent two years renovating a near derelict shepherd’s cottage to provide a shelter for walkers.
In search of solitude: hillwalking pair reveal the Remotest Hills of Wales
For those who want to escape the madding crowds, Myrddyn Phillips and Aled Williams have researched Wales's remotest mountains, though some results may come as a surprise.
Film-maker Terry Abraham will deliver Wainwright memorial lecture
A film-maker who is currently the toast of the outdoor world will deliver a memorial lecture for the Wainwright Society.
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...
Mountain rescue vet among team aiding exhausted biker and dog
A mountain rescue team member used his veterinary skills after being called to an exhausted mountain biker in North Yorkshire.
Barefoot Shepherdess Alison O'Neill will give annual Wainwright lecture
A walking guide dubbed the Barefoot Shepherdess will be the speaker at the Wainwright Society’s annual lecture.
Climber injured in fall from Shepherds Crag in Borrowdale
A climber was injured after falling from a route in the Lake District. The woman was attempting the climb on the North Buttress on Shepherds Crag i...
Aberdeen rescuers plan summer of events to mark 50th anniversary
A mountain rescue team that grew out of a collection of hillwalking club members and Territorial Army volunteers is celebrating its golden anniversary.
Walkers and climbers warned main Borrowdale road will close for six weeks
One of the main roads used by walkers and mountaineers heading for the Lake District’s central fells will be closed for six weeks for emergency repairs.
Climber breaks leg in fall from Shepherd's Crag in Borrowdale
A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling on a popular Lake District crag. The 24-year-old man fell 6m (20ft) from the MGC route on Shepher...
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