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Man's body found on Glen Coe ridge
Police in the Highlands said a body has been found on a ridge above Glen Coe. The discovery was made on Wednesday in a gully on Aonach Eagach, Poli...
Injured climber rescued from Bird Rock in six-hour operation
An injured climber was rescued from a north Wales crag in a protracted operation lasting more than six hours.
Snowdonia national park bosses to install 500 sensors to manage car parking
National park bosses in Snowdonia plan to install sensors at car parks across the area to help provide visitors with up-to-date information on where they can leave their vehicles.
Teen airlifted from Cadair Idris after ankle injury and asthma attack
A teenager was airlifted to hospital from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring himself. The 17-year-old also began suffering breathing difficulties ...
Public will have chance to see mountain search dogs in action during open day
Members of the public are being invited to meet search dogs and their handlers this weekend. Volunteers from the Lake District Mountain Rescue Sear...
Wainwright's 'unofficial' Coast to Coast Walk to gain national-trail status
The Coast to Coast Walk devised 50 years ago by author Alfred Wainwright is to gain national-trail status.
Busy week for Keswick rescuers with six incidents in five days
Volunteers from Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out six times in five days to aid walkers and mountain bikers on the fells.
Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling 30ft on Striding Edge
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall on Striding Edge on Helvellyn.
Teen guided to safety from crag after separating from family on Scafell Pike walk
A teenager had to call for help from a Lakeland crag after separating from his family. The 18-year-old was on a walk up Scafell Pike but later stru...
Don't rely solely on What3words say rescuers sent to wrong side of lake
A Lake District team has warned people not to rely solely on the What3words app if they need to call help.
Woman dies in fall at Lake District beauty spot
A woman has died after falling on a hillside in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident about 6.10pm on Friday....
Couple rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on Blencathra
A couple had to be rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on Blencathra. The pair were trying to avoid slippery conditions on a ridge but vent...
Helvellyn group who prompted rescue call turned out to be 'extreme gardeners'
A group who prompted concern on England’s third-highest mountain turned out to be ‘extreme gardeners’ according to rescuers who were called to investigate.
Badly parked vehicles hinder rescuers heading to Lakeland incident
Vehicles parked inconsiderately delayed rescuers trying to reach an injured girl in the Lake District.
Dartmoor national park bosses ban barbecues as fire risk rises during heatwave
National park bosses in Dartmoor have banned barbecues and open fires on common land in the area. The move is in response to the increased risk of ...
Lakeland walker rescued after injuring ankle on Rest Dodd
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after she injured her ankle. The woman was descending Rest Dodd on Saturday when she slipped on a gr...
Rescuers find Lakeland walker missing overnight, after major search
A major search was launched on Sunday morning for a walker reported missing overnight in the North of the Lake District.
Snowdonia team rescues cragfast sheepdog Kemp from perilous position
Rescuers in Snowdonia responded to a farmer’s appeal for help to retrieve his sheepdog from a crag.