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Minister praises national trails but Ramblers voice concerns for future

A coalition Government minister has praised England’s long-distance footpaths, saying they are important for the economy of the areas they pass through.

Winter climbers and walkers keep Ogwen Valley rescuers busy

A Snowdonia mountain rescue team was kept busy through the week as climbers and walkers struggled in winter conditions.

Pair airlifted to safety after getting stuck on Tryfan gully

Two men were airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after getting stuck on steep ground. The pair had taken a wrong route while descending Tryfan and ...

Three callouts in four hours for Ogwen Valley team as mist covers Glyderau

A Snowdonia mountain rescue team was called out three times in less than four hours to help lost and missing people.

New Year's Day lake swim by Ogwen Valley rescuers will help keep gear dry

Mountain rescuers will take a dip in a Snowdonia lake – to help keep their gear dry. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation pla...

Two rescued after taking wrong turn on retreat from Tryfan ridge

Two men were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after one of them aggravated an existing injury and they were forced to retreat from their scramble.

Aberglaslyn mountain team takes delivery of boat thanks to Keswick colleagues

Mountain rescuers team will be able to stay afloat after a donation from colleagues in another team. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team took delivery...

Red Cross seeks hillwalkers for charity Snowdon trek

A charity is appealing for walkers to join its ascent of Wales’s highest mountain to raise cash for its coffers.

Walker dies in 200ft fall from Nantlle Ridge peak Y Garn

A walker has died after falling 60m (200ft) from a Snowdonia peak. The 72-year-old fell from the 633m (2,077ft) Y Garn on the Nantlle Ridge yesterd...

Catrin Patterson's Everest Base Camp trek raises £3,000 for mountain rescuers

A woman has raised more than £3,000 for a mountain rescue team by trekking to Everest Base Camp. Catrin Patterson’s Himalayan venture will help ...

Rescuers' anger as jailed Snowdon 4x4 driver Craig Williams sparks search

Mountain rescuers criticised the man who was today convicted of driving his 4x4 to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, after he sparked another search during his trial.

Snowdonia national park workers transform muddy Capel Curig path

A boggy Snowdonia path has been transformed after four months of work by national park workers. The route above Bryn Tyrch Uchaf in Capel Curig was...

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

Mountain experts recommend items for outdoor fans' Santa's list

Mountain experts have come up with a last-minute Christmas shopping list to help outdoor fans stay safe on the hills.

Man airlifted after breaking arm scrambling on Pen Yr Ole Wen

A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after breaking his arm. An RAF Sea King helicopter crew braved strong winds and low cloud to drop a w...

Three rescues in three days for Ogwen team as heavy rain and winds lash area

Rescuers had to battle flooded tunnels and gridlocked roads to reach an injured walker in Snowdonia. Members of Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organi...