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Lakeland mountain rescue head will give Wainwright memorial lecture

The head of the umbrella organisation for Cumbria’s mountain rescue teams will deliver this year’s Wainwright memorial lecture.

Lakeland rescuers urge caution when using mapping apps after callouts to walkers

Rescuers in the Lake District have warned of the perils of relying on digital mapping software after two callouts on successive days to people following routes on an app.

Wainwright's 'unofficial' Coast to Coast Walk to gain national-trail status

The Coast to Coast Walk devised 50 years ago by author Alfred Wainwright is to gain national-trail status.

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.

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...

James Gibson completes second Wainwrights round, setting fastest men's time

Athlete James Gibson has completed his second full round of the Wainwrights in four months. The Lake District-based runner finished his ‘summerâ€...

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.

Tom Holllins ends winter Wainwrights attempt, but James Gibson continues quest

One of the two athletes attempting a winter Wainwrights round has pulled out of his challenge. Tom Hollins ended his run in the early hours of Sund...

Writer and director Sally Wainwright 'flattered' to be South Pennines Park ambassador

Acclaimed writer and director Sally Wainwright said she is flattered to become the first ambassador of the newly formed South Pennines Park.

Auction of Wainwright Aira Force drawing will boost Patterdale rescuers' funds

Aficionados of the late Lakeland author and artist Alfred Wainwright have the chance to own original drawings produced by the celebrated fellwalker.

Wainwright Society members celebrate 20th anniversary with ascent of Dove Crag

Members of the Wainwright Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with an ascent of the first Lakeland fell described by the late author whose works they promote.

Runner Damian Hall hits Pennine Way with eye on John Kelly record

The battle for the record for running the Pennine Way has resumed, with Damian Hall hoofing it south along the country’s oldest national trail.

Runner Carol Morgan attempts complete round of Wainwrights

Hot on the heels of American runner John Kelly’s record-breaking round of the Wainwright fells comes another attempt to complete the route, this time by Irish athlete Carol Morgan.

Runner John Kelly kicks off another attempt on Wainwrights record

Endurance runner John Kelly is attempting a record-breaking round of the Wainwrights before he heads back to his home in the USA.

Pavel Paloncý abandons winter Wainwrights round after Achilles' injury

Athlete Pavel Paloncý has ended his attempt to complete a round of the Wainwright fells. The Czech runner pulled out of the challenge on Tuesday b...

James Gibson completes first winter round of the Wainwrights Lakeland fells

Athlete James Gibson has completed a round of all the Lake District’s Wainwright fells. It is believed to be the first winter completion of the 2...

Two runners begin winter Wainwrights attempt within an hour of each other

It’s hard to avoid the bus analogy: you wait ages for a winter Wainwrights attempt and then two come along on the same day.

Anna Taylor completes self-powered Classic Rock round, climbing's 'Wainwrights' challenge

A rising star of climbing has completed a self-powered round of all the Classic Rock routes. Anna Taylor cycled 2,400km reaching the climbs, and as...

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