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Helvellyn walker injured in 300ft fall from Swirral Edge

A man was injured after falling more than 300ft from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. Rescuers were alerted shortly before 4pm today ...

22 June 2013

Mountain biker guides lost Helvellyn walkers to safety

A group of walkers lost on England’s third highest mountain were guided to safety by a mountain biker.

05 May 2013

Man survives 230ft Helvellyn fall in second incident in four days on crags

Rescuers described a walker as ‘very lucky’ after he survived a fall down a Lake District mountainside.

27 February 2013

Man injured in Helvellyn plunge as four rescued in busy day for teams

A man was airlifted from England’s third highest mountain after falling more than 300ft and injuring himself.

23 February 2013

The ideal present: sponsoring Helvellyn's felltop weather assessors?

Stumped for what Christmas present to buy the person who has it all? How about getting them sponsorship of a vital weather service that relies on t...

16 December 2012

Hypothermic charity challenge runner airlifted from fell

Rescuers were called out to help a hypothermic contestant in a charity challenge. The man was taking part in Race the Sun, which involves teams of ...

01 September 2012

Royal vehicle used in mountain rescue as jubilee celebrations continue

A royal wedding gift was put to good use to rescue a walker as jubilee celebrations were going on across the country.

04 June 2012

Walker suffers head injuries in fall from ridge

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. The 46-year-old suffered injuries to his head and...

02 April 2012

Avalanche risk high as wild weather continues to cause problems

Mountains in the Scottish Highlands are at high risk of avalanche as near-record winds batter the country.

08 December 2011

Seven teams in four-hour rescue of injured Helvellyn walker

Rescuers from seven different teams went to the aid of an injured walker on England’s third highest mountain.

28 May 2013

Injured man rescued after getting stuck on Helvellyn

An injured man was helped to safety after getting stuck on England’s third-highest mountain. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out to He...

06 March 2013

Five rescued in final day to remember for Royal Navy pilot Geoff Richardson

A search and rescue helicopter pilot had a day to remember on his final flying stint with the Royal Navy, rescuing five stricken hillgoers in the Lake District in four separate incidents.

24 February 2013

10-year-old boy seriously injured in fall from Swirral Edge

A young walker is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from Swirral Edge in the Lake District.

17 February 2013

Walker seriously hurt in 100ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

A walker was seriously injured when he fell 30m (100ft) from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.

10 November 2012

Early morning rescue for camper in pain on Lakeland fell

A wild camper had to be carried from a Lakeland fell in the early hours of this morning after suffering severe leg pains.

08 August 2012

Injured walker rescued from Lakeland police commemoration event

A walker taking part in a charity challenge in memory of a police officer had to be rescued after injuring her ankle.

30 April 2012

Man suffers serious injuries in 50m Lakeland fall

A man was seriously injured after falling from a Lake District scramble. The 44-year-old fell about 50m (164ft) from Striding Edge on Helvellyn tod...

31 March 2012