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Damian Hall abandons Pennine Way record attempt after 220 miles
The record for running the length of the Pennine Way remains with John Kelly after challenger Damian Hall pulled out of his latest attempt.
Runner Damian Hall hits Pennine Way with eye on John Kelly record
The battle for the record for running the Pennine Way has resumed, with Damian Hall hoofing it south along the country’s oldest national trail.
Police ask Cape Wrath Ultra runners to be alert for missing walker Glyn Smith
Police are appealing to participants and those involved in the Cape Wrath Ultra endurance event this weekend to be on the alert for a missing walker.
Striding Edge walker airlifted from Helvellyn after suspected heart attack
A walker was airlifted from Helvellyn after suffering a suspected heart attack. The man began experiencing chest pains while scrambling on Striding...
Climber and mountain biker injured in Lake District incidents
A climber was airlifted from a Lake District quarry after injuring herself in a fall. The woman was near the top of a sport-climbing route in Bram ...
Carol Morgan completes Wainwrights to join sub-seven-days club
Carol Morgan has completed her round of the Wainwright fells, arriving back at Keswick early on Saturday evening.
Runner Carol Morgan attempts complete round of Wainwrights
Hot on the heels of American runner John Kelly’s record-breaking round of the Wainwright fells comes another attempt to complete the route, this time by Irish athlete Carol Morgan.
Runner John Kelly sets new record for completing round of Wainwright fells
Runner John Kelly has set a new record for completing a round of the Wainwright fells. The American long-distance specialist arrived back in Keswic...
Luxury £15,000 trail-run organisers accused of damaging Arran mountain
Organisers of a ‘luxury’ ultrarunning event in Scotland have been widely criticised for marking parts of the course with yellow paint.
Walkers and injured dog Cooper rescued from Fisherfield mountainside
Two walkers and their dog were rescued from a mountainside in the Highlands after getting into difficulties.
Lakeland walker rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on Blencathra
A walker was rescued after getting stranded on steep ground on Blencathra. The man called for help after getting into difficulties on Sharp Edge. ...
Police appeal for sightings of Sutherland walker Glyn Smith
Police in the Highlands are appealing for information on a walker who hasn’t been seen for almost three weeks.
Man's fall above Devil's Arse brings premature end to John Shuttleworth gig
A performance by comedy singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth had to be abandoned after a concert-goer ended up precariously stranded 100ft above the venue entrance.
Yorkshire Dales planners approve plans for snack shack on Ingleborough bridleway
National park bosses have approved plans for a snack shack on a walkers’ route up one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Walker airlifted from Helvellyn after falling 30ft from Striding Edge
A walker was airlifted to hospital from Helvellyn after suffering serious leg injuries when he fell from Striding Edge.
Rescuers called out twice as Coast to Coast walkers hit by bad weather
Rescuers were called out twice in two days to aid groups attempting the Coast to Coast Walk who got into difficulties on the Lake District fells.
Outdoor firms Terra Nova and Lyon Equipment hand ownership to workers
Two major outdoors companies have transferred their ownership to their workers. Terra Nova Equipment and Lyon Equipment have both formed employee o...
Runner John Kelly kicks off another attempt on Wainwrights record
Endurance runner John Kelly is attempting a record-breaking round of the Wainwrights before he heads back to his home in the USA.