Lake District
Take charge of your own safety on hills, say rescuers, as lockdown eased
Anyone heading for the hills after the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed should take responsibility for their own safety, rescuers have said.
Shap villagers complete Lakeland 'lockdown relay' for local NHS centre
A group of residents completed a ‘lockdown relay’ run on the fringe of the Lake District to raise funds for their local medical practice.
Withnail and I fans prepare for Lakeland alfresco screening of cult film
Forget the Leicester Square red carpet and the glittering gowns at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre; the cinematic event of the year will take place at a ramshackle farmstead on the fringes of the Lake District.
Cyclist Katherine Moore dies on Wrynose Pass during Coast to Coast sportive
A cyclist has died in an incident on a Lake District pass. Katherine Moore was taking part in a Coast to Coast event when she was injured on the Wr...
Mountain weather service rejigs forecast areas to offer better service to walkers
A specialist mountain weather forecasting service has upgraded its coverage for the North of England.
Fell care volunteers demolish 180 pieces of cake after day restoring landscape
The final Lake District fell care day of the year saw walls and fences restored and 180 pieces of cake demolished by volunteers and staff.
Explorer Paul Rose turns the lens on Yorkshire Dales for new BBC Two series
Explorer and mountaineer Paul Rose is turning his attention to the Yorkshire Dales for a new television series.
Mystery surrounds disappearance of Blencathra triangulation circle
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of an Ordnance Survey ring on a Lake District mountain. Several social media posts over the past few days have ...
Mountain rescuers use boat to reach Derwent Water island after baby's fall
Mountain rescuers used an inflatable boat to reach a three-month-old baby who had fallen from bed while on a Lake District island.
Cumbrian rescuers plead with outdoor fans not to head to fells as lockdown eased
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to outdoor enthusiasts to stay off the area’s high fells when lockdown restrictions are eased.
Cumbria police urge tourists not to come to Lake District during Covid-19 crisis
Police in the Lake District have urged visitors to stay away from the area. Cumbria Constabulary said tourists should stay at home. A spokespers...
Organisers gear up for The Lap, a 45-mile race round Windermere
Organisers are gearing up for the inaugural race round England’s largest natural lake. The Lap is an off-road circuit of Windermere that will tak...
Cumbria police appeal for information after cyclist dies in Haweswater area
Police in the Lake District are appealing for information after a cyclist died. Cumbria Constabulary said officers were called to the Haweswater ar...
Walk in Wainwright's footsteps or take a Lakeland stroll as guided walks begin
A series of guided walks in the Lake District kicks off at the weekend. The volunteer-led walks have taken place since the 1960s and more than 70 d...
National Trust plans to put bends back in beck to reduce Lakeland flooding
Conservation charity the National Trust is leading a plan to reduce flooding in a Lake District valley.
Old foghorn, gunpowder works, disused mineral works? Walkers, take your pick
What do an old fog horn, gunpowder works and the Lake District’s last mineral mine have in common? They’re all destinations on offer for walker...
'Wet and cold' Lakeland walkers in night rescue after failing to find Priest's Hole
Forty mountain rescuers were woken in the early hours of Sunday after a group of walkers called for help after getting lost.
Rob Sinclair and Sophie Grant triumph in Lakes Sky Ultra race
Scottish runner Rob Sinclair has won the annual Lakes Sky Ultra race, with New Zealand-born Sophie Grant taking the women’s title.