Lake District
Runner Kílian Jornet smashes Bob Graham Round record set 36 years ago
Catalan ultrarunner Kílian Jornet has smashed a Lakeland challenge record that stood for 36 years. The 30-year-old completed the Bob Graham Round ...
National Trust rangers begin work restoring Scafell Pike summit cairn
A group of rangers has begun work restoring the summit cairn on England’s highest mountain. The team of seven is camping on Scafell Pike while th...
Climber rescued from Lake District crag after ropes jam during abseil
A climber was rescued after he got stuck on a Lake District crag when his ropes jammed while abseiling.
Prince Charles unveils plaque to mark Lake District's world heritage status
Prince Charles has unveiled a plaque to mark the Lake District’s designation as a Unesco world heritage site.
Controversial Thirlmere zipwire plans withdrawn over MoD low-flying concerns
Plans for a controversial zipwire across Thirlmere in the Lake District have been withdrawn. Mike Turner of Treetop Trek, the man behind the propos...
Fix the Fells seeks walkers' votes to secure £25,000 Scafell Pike path repair
The Fix the Fells partnership is urging outdoor enthusiasts to cast their vote in an online poll it hopes will bring in £25,000 to repair a path on England’s highest mountain.
Friends of Lake District issue statement after 'innacurate' Thirlmere zipwire post
Conservation charity the Friends of the Lake District has issued a statement on its position towards planned developments at Thirlmere.
Rescuers get lost walkers to download OS Locate app to guide them from fell
Two lost Lake District walkers were guided from the fells after mountain rescuers asked them to download an app to their mobile phone.
'Soulless and unwelcoming' no more: Dubs Hut re-opens after bothies charity's work
A ‘soulless and unwelcoming’ former mining hut in the Lake District has been transformed into a more welcoming shelter for outdoor enthusiasts.
Kirkby Moor windfarm owners appeal against ruling to dismantle Cumbrian turbines
The owners of a windfarm near the Lake District national park say they are appealing against a planning ruling to dismantle the development.
New Cumbria National Trust boss Jeremy Barlow makes pledge on landscape
The man who has taken over the National Trust’s operations in Cumbria says rebuilding the memorial cairn on top of England’s highest mountain is among the charity’s key tasks this year.
Friends of Lake District urge outdoor fans to join Great Cumbrian Litter Pick
A charity is urging members of the public to join it in an effort to clean up the countryside. Friends of the Lake District will stage its Great Cu...
Lakeland walker airlifted after injuring head in tumble while descending Pillar
Two helicopters were called to aid an injured walker who tumbled a considerable distance while descending a Lake District fell.
Lakeland felltop assessors celebrate 30 years of service that began with 10p pieces
The man who pioneered the Lake District’s daily winter weather reports revealed the service relied on a pocketful of 10p pieces when it began.
'Brutal' Lakeland conditions test runners' mettle in 50th OMM event
Conditions described by organisers as ‘brutal’ led to a fifth of competitors retiring early from the 50th Original Mountain Marathon.
Original Mountain Marathon returns to Langdale for 50th event
A challenge event that grew out of a pub conversation will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend.
Treetop Trek firm opens talks on building Thirlmere zipwire in Lake District
The company that abandoned plans for a zipwire in the Lake District is proposing setting up a similar facility elsewhere in the national park.
Writers Beth Pipe and Karen Guttridge head for two weeks on Cumbria 'spirit trail'
Two women are set to show their adventurous spirits as they embark on a trip through Cumbria. Writers Beth Pipe and Karen Guttridge have previously...
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5 On test: Danner Cascade Crest boots reviewed
6 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike
7 On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed
8 Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra
9 Northumberland rescuers called out to aid injured walker on The Cheviot
2 BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales (8)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
5 Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe (5)
6 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
7 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
8 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
9 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
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