walkers

Search will resume at first light for pair missing on Ben Nevis

Rescuers have suspended a search for two walkers missing on Britain’s highest mountain. Police said the operation to find the pair who became dis...

15 February 2014

Peak District walker suffers broken back in freak Snake Pass culvert fall

A walker suffered a broken spine after being swept away in a Peak District stream. The woman, in her 50s, was with a group walking near the Snake P...

06 February 2014

Lost Scafell Pike walkers rescued in six-hour operation

Two walkers were rescued from England’s highest mountain after getting lost in wintry conditions. The pair got lost on Scafell Pike on Wednesday ...

31 January 2014

One man and his dog rescued after going astray on Tryfan

A walker and his dog were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after getting lost in poor weather. The man, from Leeds, called for help after straying...

26 January 2014

Kendal rescuers warn of slippery fells after two callouts to injured walkers

Rescuers warned walkers to take extra care following the recent spell of wet weather as many fell routes are slippery.

20 January 2014

Rescue operation underway for two walkers on Ben Wyvis

A rescue operation is taking place on a Highland munro. Police said two walkers reported they were in difficulties on Ben Wyvis in Easter Ross. ...

18 January 2014

Husband and wife injured in 400ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

A husband and wife were both injured when they fell from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.

29 December 2013

Pair rescued from Tryfan scramble they thought was 'easy walk'

A couple had to be rescued from a Snowdonia scrambling route after mistakenly following advice it was an easy walk.

22 December 2013

Air ambulance crews use donated bubble-wrap to save casualties' lives

Stricken walkers and climbers airlifted from hills will be well protected thanks to a new technique adopted by air ambulance crews.

20 December 2013

Clough Head walkers rescued after pair suffer asthma attack

Two students were rescued from a Lake District fellside after suffering asthma attacks. The pair were with a group from an outdoor centre coming do...

07 February 2014

More than 50 rescuers in night operation to save group on Pumlumon Fawr

A group of walkers, including one hypothermic woman, was rescued from a mid-Wales mountain in an eight-hour night-time operation involving more than 50 volunteer team members.

02 February 2014

Warning of Tryfan's challenges as three rescued in night operation

A mountain rescuer has warned of the difficulties of navigating on a Snowdonia mountain after the rescue of three walkers lasting almost nine hours.

30 January 2014

Snowdonia walkers airlifted to hospital after lightning strike

Two walkers were airlifted to hospital after a lightning strike on a Snowdonia mountain. The men were close to the 905m (2,969ft) summit of Aran Fa...

25 January 2014

Police plea to walkers after Ben Wyvis pair led to safety

Two walkers were led to safety after getting into difficulties on a munro in Easter Ross. Members of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team helped the two...

19 January 2014

Ben Vorlich walkers rescued after GPS phone battery went flat

A pair of walkers using a smartphone for navigation had to be rescued from the Arrochar Alps after its battery died, leaving them stranded.

07 January 2014

Six lost walkers rescued from Old Man of Coniston

Rescuers were called out on Boxing Day to help a group of walkers lost on a Lake District mountain. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted yeste...

27 December 2013

Three walkers rescued after getting lost in dark on wintry Broad Crag

Three walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on a 3,000ft Lake District fell. The group called for help from Broad Crag, the neighbour...

22 December 2013

Callouts put paid to Ogwen Valley rescuers' plans for Leo Houlding talk

Mountain rescuers had to abandon their plans to listen to a talk by top climber Leo Houlding after lost walkers called for help.

01 December 2013

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