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Lakeland walker with broken ankle rescued after slip above Ullswater
Two rescue teams went to the aid of a walker who suffered a suspected broken ankle when she slipped on a Lake District fell.
Two Danish walkers rescued from Cheviots on first day of UK walking trek
Two overseas visitors had to be rescued after getting into difficulties in the wintry Cheviot Hills within a day of landing in Britain.
Sharp Edge warning for Blencathra walkers after couple get stuck on ridge
Rescuers have reminded hillgoers that they need to be properly equipped and prepared if tackling a notorious Lake District ridge in winter, which they described as a serious undertaking.
Upper Wharfedale rescuers leave open-day to aid lost Great Whernside walkers
Rescuers had to leave celebrations to mark their headquarters refurbishment after a call for help from a family lost on a Yorkshire Dales fell.
Cat Bells walker rescued after getting stuck in Storm Doris's high winds
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after getting stuck in high winds as Storm Doris swept across the area.
Four young Scafell Pike charity walkers spark 'avoidable' rescue in wild weather
A Lake District mountain rescue team has described how its members brought four young women to safety in severe weather from England’s highest mountain.
Climber who fell from Cairn Gorm dies in hospital
A man who was injured in a fall from a Highland mountain has died in hospital. He was climbing and walking on his own on Tuesday when he fell in Co...
Two Pen-y-ghent walkers and dogs rescued after getting lost in dark
Two walkers were rescued, along with their dogs, after getting lost in the dark during a journey on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.
Old Man of Coniston couple rescued after getting lost in mist
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in low cloud on the Lake District fells. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 3.05pm after t...
Peak District incidents keep Glossop rescuers busy with four weekend callouts
A man was airlifted from a Peak District hillside after suffering a suspected broken leg. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called on Saturday to th...
Walker airlifted in critical condition after falling 130ft on Blencathra
A walker was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after falling on a Lake District mountain.
Watch as Coastguard crew winches ill walker from Ben Nevis ridge
A walker was airlifted from a ridge on Britain’s highest mountain after becoming ill. The tricky operation by the crew of the Coastguard helicopt...
Walker with broken leg airlifted from Cadair Idris after fall
A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after suffering a suspected broken leg. Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team was alerted shortly after ...
Owen Griffiths named as climber who died after Coire an t-Sneachda fall
Police have named the man who died after falling in the Northern Corries of Cairn Gorm on Tuesday. Owen Griffiths, 25, of Evesham, Worcestershire, ...
Scafell Pike couple who spent 14 hours on fells 'owe their lives to bivvy bag'
A couple who spent the night sheltering on the Lake District mountains may owe their lives to the plastic bivvy bag they used, rescuers said.
Climber airlifted to hospital after fall in Cairn Gorm Northern Corries
A climber was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a fall in the Scottish Highlands. Police in Aviemore were alerted to the incident a...
Lost Cheviot walkers use phone picture to guide rescuers to location
Two walkers took a picture on their mobile phone to guide rescuers to them after getting lost on a mountain in the Cheviot Hills.
Baby Jesse joins Calder Valley rescuers in callout to injured mountain biker
Rescue team volunteers were joined by a young supporter after being called out to aid an injured mountain biker.