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Hypothermic walker rescued from fellside
A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell suffering from hypothermia. The man collapsed while walking in Boulder Valley below the Old Man of Conist...
Rescuers star on silver screen as festival begins
A team of Lake District mountain rescuers will join some of mountaineering’s biggest names on the silver screen this week as part of a film festival.
Police appeal for help after osprey death
Police are appealing for information from the public after a rare bird of prey died from its injuries.
Lost walker found after ignoring rescuers' directions
Three mountain rescue teams and four search dogs were involved in a major search in the Lake District overnight for a walker who got lost despite asking rescuers for directions earlier.
Walkers urged to add their voice in green-lanes poll
Walkers are being urged to take part in a newspaper’s online survey into green lanes in national parks.
Walkers invited to walk the extra mile as route grows
Scotland’s most popular long-distance trial gains in stature this weekend, with walkers facing a greater challenge.
Fiennes fined after post-marathon car smash
Eccentric explorer and Everest summiteer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been fined £1,000 after crashing his car after taking part in the High Peak Marathon earlier this year.
Crying wolf: lupine plans dropped from Alladale zoo bid
Wolves and lynx will not be seen in the Scottish Highlands in the foreseeable future. The species are not listed on the Alladale Estate’s latest ...
Way of the Roses cycle route will link rival counties
Peace will be the order of the day between two formerly warring counties with the launch of a new cycle route.
Woman airlifted from fell after head injury
A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling and injuring her head. The 55-year-old was walking with a companion on the Knott, above Patterdale...
Boat launched to rescue walker after crash blocks road
Mountain rescuers used their specialised boat to reach an injured walker after a road accident blocked their way.
Walkers rescued after mountain stream turns to torrent
A group of walkers was rescued after being cut off by raging waters on England’s highest mountain. Members of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team had to...
Footpath cuts will harm rural economy, campaigner warns
A leading walkers’ campaigner today attacked plans to cut spending on footpaths. Speaking at the opening of the South Pennines Walk and Ride Fest...
Five in running for top mountain book award
The shortlist for one of mountain literature’s top awards has been announced. The Boardman Tasker prize, named after Peter Boardman and Joe Taske...
Woman airlifted after fell tumble
A walker was airlifted to hospital after a fall on a Lake District fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the woman’s plight at 2.5...
Rebuilt Dales bridge opens for walkers
An exhibition bridge has been opened in the Yorkshire Dales after being transported stone by stone to its new site.
Will Welsh peak be promoted to metric super league?
Wales could have a new ‘super mountain’ after a group of amateur hill sleuths turned their attention to a Snowdonia peak.
Quad-death outdoors-store accused refuse inquest questions
Two men accused of taking part in a £40,000 burglary at a Cardiff outdoor retailer refused to give evidence at an inquest into the deaths of two other men killed when their quad was hit by a train nearby.