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Climate change puts Scotland's coastal wild camps at risk, say researchers
Some of Scotland’s best coastal wild camping areas could disappear because of increased coastal erosion, research suggests.
'Lucky' Blencathra walker suffers only minor injuries in fall from Sharp Edge
Rescuers said a walker should consider buying a lottery ticket after a lucky escape when he fell on Sharp Edge.
Farmer finds body believed to be missing Yorkshire Dales walker David McCartney
A body believed to be that of missing walker David McCartney has been found in the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police said a farmer made the d...
Rescuers' plea to check weather reports after wind flattens wild campers' tent
Rescuers urged hillgoers to check weather reports after two people got into difficulties while wild camping in the Lake District.
Ramblers urge Treasury to fund path repairs to support Covid-19 walking surge
Walkers’ campaigners are urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to stump up cash for path repairs as winter approaches.
Lakeland walker rescued after falling into gill while taking photograph
A walker was rescued after falling into a Lake District gill when he was taking a picture. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident...
Police issue urgent appeal for sightings of missing Yorkshire Dales walker David McCartney
Police in the Yorkshire Dales have issued an urgent appeal to find a walker who has been reported missing.
Injured man treated for hypothermia after falling 10 metres into Aira Force gorge
A man was rescued after spending an hour in a Lake District stream when he fell more than 30ft into a gorge.
Two fatal incidents among 12 callouts in nine days for Wasdale rescuers
Rescuers from the Wasdale team have been called out to 12 incidents on England’s two highest mountains in the first nine days of October.
Illegal raptor killings at all-time high, with North Yorkshire top of table of shame
North Yorkshire has again topped the league table of shame for raptor persecution – the seventh year in a row.
Lakeland walker stretchered from slopes of Skiddaw after injuring ankle
A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fill after an ankle injury left her unable to continue.
PrimaLoft's green process gains writers' and photographers' innovation award
An environmentally friendly process developed by insulation brand PrimaLoft has been commended by outdoors experts.
Lakeland walker stretchered from Cat Bells after injuring ankle in slip
A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after injuring herself in wet conditions. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 12.40pm...
Police plea to Yorkshire Dales walkers as search continues for David McCartney
Police have used drones in the continuing search for a walker who has gone missing in the Yorkshire Dales.
Major search continues for walker David McCartney, missing in Yorkshire Dales
A major search continued on Wednesday for a missing walker in the Yorkshire Dales. Police issued an updated picture of David McCartney, who told hi...
Broken boot prompts call to mountain rescue for Scafell Pike walkers
Rescuers set out onto the slopes of England’s highest mountain with spare footwear after a pair of walkers got into difficulties when a boot fell apart.
Hadrian's Wall becomes incident 'hot spot' as rescuers aid two walkers
Rescuers in Northumberland were called out twice to aid walkers in difficulties along Hadrian’s Wall.
Pair rescued after getting lost descending from climb on Raven Crag in Borrowdale
Two climbers were rescued after getting lost descending from a route in the Borrowdale Fells. The men called for help after topping out on the Corv...