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Montane Spine Race hots up as thaw sets in on Pennine Way

The battle for the lead of the Montane Spine Race is hotting up as the icy conditions slowly thaw. Kim Collison currently heads the men’s race, ...

13 January 2025

Rescuers called out after Scafell Pike walkers reported 'close to hypothermic'

Rescuers were called out after a group of walkers reported themselves approaching hypothermia near the Scafell Pike range.

05 January 2025

Ex-Bowland rescue team leader Kevin Camplin awarded MBE

The former team leader of a Lancashire volunteer rescue team has been recognised in the New Year Honours.

31 December 2024

Happy New Year from all of us at grough!

Happy New Year from the team at grough. We wish all our readers, friends and our associates in the outdoor industry a prosperous 2025. We hope y...

30 December 2024

Two Sunday rescues take Keswick team past its previous record

A rescue team in the Lake District has broken its record for the number of callouts in a year. Two incidents on Sunday took Keswick Mountain Rescue...

24 December 2024

Walker calls for help after getting stranded in dark on wintry Striding Edge

Rescuers were called out to help a solo walker who became stranded on Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the dark.

05 December 2024

Rescuers lead camper to safety from windy Dollywaggon Pike

Rescuers were called out to aid a camper who got into difficulties on the Helvellyn range in the Lake District.

01 December 2024

Rescuers plea to check weather after Highlands camper caught in storm

Rescuers in the Highlands stressed the need for those venturing into the outdoors to get an up-to-date weather forecast.

25 November 2024

Cragfast scrambler rescued from Striding Edge in seven-hour operation

Rescuers went to the aid of a walker who became cragfast while scrambling on Striding Edge. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by police s...

07 November 2024

Exhausted walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after being found by passers-by

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after becoming exhausted in snowy conditions. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by polic...

13 January 2025

Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling more than 200ft from Sharp Edge on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 12.25pm on Thursday. ...

03 January 2025

Man's body found on Helvellyn after major search over two days

The body of a man has been found on Helvellyn after a major search involving rescue teams from across Cumbria.

31 December 2024

Government to repeal deadline that risked paths being lost to public

The Westminster government said it will repeal a deadline for recording paths as rights of way, to allow local authorities more time to ensure they will remain available for the public.

26 December 2024

Merry Christmas to you from the team at grough

The team at grough would like to wish all our readers, friends and associates a happy Christmas. We’re ready to hang up our walking socks over th...

23 December 2024

Open Spaces Society seeks donations to action fund after year of fighting legal cases

Campaigning body the Open Spaces Society is pleading for donations to replenish its legal action fund.

01 December 2024

Keswick rescuers called out to aid collie dog stuck on steep ground

Lakeland rescuers were called out on Sunday to aid a dog stuck on steep ground. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by a man walking with his ...

25 November 2024

Patterdale rescuers in 100th callout as busy year continues

Rescuers in Patterdale completed their 100th callout of the year at the weekend when they went to the aid of an injured hillwalker.

17 November 2024

Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots

A sponsored walker’s attempt to traverse the full length of the Pennine Way ended just a few miles into his challenge when he injured his ankle.

03 November 2024

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