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Second walker recovered from Lowther Hills dies in hospital

A second of three walkers airlifted after spending the night on the Lowther Hills has died. Geoffrey Stewart, 74, of Dumfries, died in hospital, po...

18 February 2016

One climber dies and another seriously injured after Creag Meagaidh avalanche

A climber has died after an avalanche on a Lochaber mountain. He was climbing with another man on Creag Meagaidh on Wednesday when the pair were ca...

17 February 2016

Ben Nevis search helicopter diverted to second incident after Creag Meagaidh avalanche

A search by a Coastguard helicopter for two missing climbers on Ben Nevis has been suspended after reports of an incident on another Lochaber mountain.

17 February 2016

Boredale Hause walker airlifted to hospital after slipping on frozen grass

A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself on a Lake District fell. The 73-year-old slipped on frozen grass while walking near Bored...

15 February 2016

Lakeland fells in full winter conditions, rescuers warn, after 15 teens reported overdue

Rescuers in the Lake District issued a warning to walkers that the area’s fells are in full winter condition and correct equipment is essential if you’re heading for the hills.

14 February 2016

Peak District mountain biker rescued after breaking leg in Houndkirk crash

A mountain biker was rescued from a Peak District hill after injuring herself when she crashed. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 1.2...

14 February 2016

Walker turns tea-lady for Patterdale rescuers after friend injured on Gray Crag

An injured walker’s companion made cups of tea for rescuers after her friend had been stretchered from a Lakeland fell.

13 February 2016

Keswick rescuers called out to injured High Spy walker and man stuck on Helvellyn

A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking her ankle on a Lake District fell. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Friday when the...

13 February 2016

Castle Crag walker airlifted to hospital after suffering ankle injury

A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring herself in a slip. The 62-year-old was walking on Castle Crag in Borrowdale when she ...

10 February 2016

Ogwen rescuers fail to find 'Hounds of Llewelyn' after blood trail spotted

Rescuers in Snowdonia were called out to investigate a mystery trail of blood on a mountain. Two walkers on Carnedd Llewelyn made the discovery on ...

18 February 2016

One of three lost Lowther Hills walkers dies after being airlifted to hospital

One of the three walkers airlifted from a hill in Dumfries and Galloway has died. Two others are being treated for hypothermia at Dumfries and Gall...

17 February 2016

Missing walkers airlifted to hospital after been found on hills near Durisdeer

Three men who went missing in the Lowther Hills have been found and airlifted to hospital. The walkers were reported missing after failing to retur...

17 February 2016

Air ambulance crew battles Arctic weather to airlift injured Bow Fell walker

The crew of an air ambulance battled Arctic conditions to airlift an injured walker from a Lake District mountain.

15 February 2016

Runner airlifted to hospital after suffering injuries in Grasmere fall

A runner was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when she fell in the Lake District.

14 February 2016

Lost Kinder Scout walkers rescued by Buxton team members on training exercise

Two walkers were brought to safety after going missing on the Peak District’s highest hill. Derbyshire Police alerted Edale Mountain Rescue Team ...

13 February 2016

Man suffers back and pelvis injuries in fall from Brimham Rocks

A man was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself when he fell from rocks at a North Yorkshire beauty spot.

13 February 2016

Cairn Gorm climber stretchered for two miles after breaking leg in fall

An injured climber had to be stretchered by rescuers for two miles after breaking his leg in a fall. The man fell while tackling a route on Tuesday...

10 February 2016

Blizzard pair call for help from Ingleborough summit after passing previous rescue

Rescuers were called to aid two challenge walkers who had passed them earlier in the day while dealing with an injured woman.

08 February 2016

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