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Records tumble as runners race head to head on Lakeland Billy Bland Challenge
A team of runners has beaten a series of records on a historic Lake District Challenge. Two sets of fellrunners and ultrarunners went head to head ...
Patterdale rescuers call in air ambulance to help find injured Bannerdale walker
A rescue team in the Lake District called in an air ambulance to help find an injured walker. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 3.4...
Climber Shauna Coxsey clinches second bouldering title with Navi Mumbai win
British climber Shauna Coxsey has clinched the bouldering world cup title for the second year running.
Rescuers guide lost Cadair Idris walkers using stile grid reference plaque
Rescuers talked a group of lost Snowdonia walkers to safety after confirming their position with a grid-reference disc attached to a stile.
Runner Pavel Paloncý hits the trail in attempt to beat Pennine Way record
Czech ultrarunner Pavel Paloncý has begun his quest to beat the record time for running the full length of the Pennine Way.
Mossdale Caverns service marks 50th anniversary of caving's worst tragedy
The worst tragedy in British caving history will be remembered this weekend. It is 50 years since the events in Mossdale Caverns in the Yorkshire D...
Dream fulfilled as Arran Coastal Way joins Scotland's Great Trails network
A route around the coast of a Scottish island has gained the Great Trails status. The 65-mile circular Arran Coastal Way is the 29th long-distance ...
Cheviots and Lakeland walkers rescued after succumbing to heat
Two walkers taking part in a charity event in the Cheviots were rescued after suffering heat exhaustion.
Peak District climber airlifted after falling 30ft at Cratcliffe
A climber was airlifted from a Peak District crag after suffering multiple injuries in a fall. The 26-year-old from Newbold near Chesterfield, fell...
Lomond national park boss: visitors 'react positively' to new camping bylaws
The boss of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park said visitors have responded positively to controversial camping bylaws introduced by the authority.
Runner Pavel Paloncý aborts Pennine Way attempt as record stretches beyond reach
Ultrarunner Pavel Paloncý has hit the wall in his attempt to break the record for the fastest completion of the Pennine Way.
Rescuers warn of Priest's Hole cave dangers after lost walker brought to safety
Rescuers warned that only competent hillwalkers should attempt to reach a Lake District cave popularised by a television programme.
Lakeland walker rescued from Maiden Moor after injuring knee during charity event
A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring herself while taking part in a charity event.
John Muir Trust agrees to take over Helvellyn from national park
Conservation charity the John Muir Trust is in line to take over management of England’s third highest mountain.
Midnight mountaineer offers hints for walkers taking advantage of midsummer nights
A ‘midnight mountaineer’ has offered tips to hillgoers heading for the hills to take advantage of the short midsummer nights.
Injured, lost and stuck walkers keep Cockermouth rescuers busy with three callouts
A walker on the Coast to Coast route was airlifted from a Lake District fell after injuring herself. The visitor from Western Australia hurt her an...
Dartmoor bosses blast selfish weekend visitors who 'put lives at risk'
Dartmoor national park bosses have blasted inconsiderate visitors who, they said, put lives at risk over the weekend.
Wainwright Society annual challenge raises £1,500 for Fix the Fells
Aficionados of the celebrated Lakeland writer Alfred Wainwright have raised £1,500 in their annual charity challenge.