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Couple rescued from Helvellyn in dark after getting stuck on Striding Edge
A couple were rescued from England’s third-highest mountain after originally getting stuck on a scrambling route.
Elderly walker guided to safety after getting lost on birthday ascent of Blencathra
An elderly walker celebrating his birthday with an ascent of Blencathra was brought to safety after getting lost near the mountain’s summit in bad visibility.
Eoin Keith takes Spine Race lead after Eugeni Roselló Solé drops out
The lead of the Montane Spine Race has changed again, with Eoin Keith now heading the field and heading over the final section along the Border Ridge.
Spine Race leader Damian Hall retires, putting Eugeni Roselló Solé in lead
The Montane Spine Race drama on the Pennine Way continues, with race leader Damian Hall pulling out of the event.
Leaders Kim Collison and Sabrina Verjee pull out of Spine Race in brutal conditions
Both the men’s and women’s leaders in the Montane Spine Race have pulled out of the event. Kim Collison withdrew after setting a blistering pac...
Police appeal for sightings of Derbyshire man whose car was found in Highlands
Police in the Highlands are asking for information on a man who has been reported missing. Jonathan Knutton was last seen about 8.30pm on Christmas...
Fellrunner pledges to buy compass after mountain rescue call from misty Glaramara
A young fellrunner has pledged to buy a compass after calling for help from a Lake District fell when she became disoriented in thick mist.
Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Ullock Pike
A walker has died after collapsing on a Lake District fell. The man was with his wife and their son on Ullock Pike on New Year’s Eve when the inc...
Happy New Year from grough!
The grough team would like to wish everyone a happy New Year. There’s a sense of déjà vu as we face rising Covid-19 cases again, but there’s ...
'Shocked' Debbie Martin-Consani takes women's victory in Spine Race
Debbie Martin-Consani has taken the women’s trophy in the Montane Spine Race. She was the first female runner to cross the finish line at Kirk Ye...
Eoin Keith wins Montane Spine Race
Eoin Keith has won the Montane Spine Race, completing the course in 92hrs 40mins 30secs. He arrived at the finish at Kirk Yetholm in the early hour...
New Thames coast path stretch enables sea-to-source walkers' route
Walkers can now traverse the full length of the River Thames, after the opening of a new stretch of the England Coast Path.
Penrith rescue team called to far reaches of its area in three incidents
A Cumbrian rescue team was called out to the far reaches of its area over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Highland police say missing man Jonathon Knutton has been found safe and well
Police in the Highlands said a man who was reported missing has been found safe and well. Officers appealed for sightings of Derbyshire man Jonatho...
Runner airlifted from Blencathra ridge after 'delirious episode'
A fellrunner was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after what his companion said was a ‘delirious episode’.
New Year's Eve walkers rescued after getting lost in cloud on Nethermost Pike
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in low cloud as darkness fell on the Helvellyn range. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by po...
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles appointed OBE in New Year Honours
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Mr Giles, who is managing director of the leisure division of the nati...
Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes challenge to carry Christmas tree to 12 summits
A quadriplegic adventurer has completed his challenge to lug a Christmas tree to the top of 12 British mountains to raise cash for charity.