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Injured walker rescued after spending two nights on Skye hillside during Storm Otto
An injured walker was rescued after spending two nights on a hillside on the Isle of Skye during Storm Otto.
Runner John Kelly sets new record for completing round of Wainwright fells
Runner John Kelly has set a new record for completing a round of the Wainwright fells. The American long-distance specialist arrived back in Keswic...
Thousands return to Kendal Mountan Festival after in-person event resumes
More than 20,000 people made their way to Kendal to take part in the return of the town’s mountain festival after a hiatus last year when the event was held online.
Hadrian's Wall becomes incident 'hot spot' as rescuers aid two walkers
Rescuers in Northumberland were called out twice to aid walkers in difficulties along Hadrian’s Wall.
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.
Climb instructor and mountain rescuer Sam Pilcher dies after Lakes crag fall
A climbing instructor and mountain rescue volunteer has died after an accident last week on a Lake District crag.
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.
Sabrina Verjee ends run but says: the Wainwrights and I have unfinished business
Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee said she and the Wainwrights have unfinished business after she was forced to give up her attempt on a new continuous round of the fells.
Carol Morgan completes Wainwrights to join sub-seven-days club
Carol Morgan has completed her round of the Wainwright fells, arriving back at Keswick early on Saturday evening.
Czech athlete Pavel Paloncý attempts winter Wainwrights round
Czech endurance runner Pavel Paloncý has begun an attempt on a winter completion of the Lake District Wainwrights.
Kendal Mountain Festival prepares to welcome visitors as 'live' event returns
Organisers of Kendal Mountain Festival are preparing to welcome visitors to the Cumbrian town, after last year’s event was forced online because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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...
Sabrina Verjee runs Wainwrights round in less than six days to set new record
Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has set a new record for completing all 214 Wainwright fells. She arrived back at her starting point in Great Lang...
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.
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 ...
Wainwrights runner Sabrina Verjee: my legs were fine but I couldn't breathe
Runner Sabrina Verjee said the weather during her aborted attempt to complete a round of the Wainwrights was probably the worst she has encountered on the hills.
Runner Sabrina Verjee halts Wainwrights challenge after day of brutal weather
Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee has halted her attempt on the Wainwright fells. Her support team said she is currently resting after spending all day on...