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OMM organisers warn runners' details may have disappared in IT failure
Organisers of a mountain marathon have warned would-be competitors some of their details may have been lost in an IT incident.
Lost walkers, injured caver and a potholing sheep keep Yorkshire Dales rescue team busy
Two walkers attempting a challenge route were rescued after getting lost in the dark. The two 25-yeaer-old women reported themselves benighted betw...
Scots Government acts as report finds link between grouse shooting and eagle losses
The Scottish Government will look at licensing grouse shooting after a report showed a strong link between the disappearances of golden eagles and shooting estates.
Flow Country scheme helped by European Outdoor Conservation Association cash
A scheme to restore an area of the Flow Country in northern Scotland will receive cash from an organisation funded by the outdoors industry.
Ultrarunner Tom Holllins aborts double Bob Graham Round attempt after falling ill
Ultrarunner Tom Hollins had to abandon his attempt to run a double Bob Graham Round at the weekend when he became unwell.
Police appeal as tests reveal Yorkshire Dales buzzard found near Malham was shot
Police in North Yorkshire are appealing for information after a dead buzzard was found in the Yorkshire Dales.
Final warning issued to Jim Mann as Berghaus Dragon's Back Race nears climax
One of the lead runners in the gruelling Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race is in the ‘last chance saloon’ after being handed his second official warning for deviating from the course.
Columbia agrees to kit out 2,000 national park staff over next five years
Outdoors brand Columbia will kit out up to 2,000 national park staff with clothing in a five-year partnership.
New Abyssinia bothy opens to outdoor users in Glen Kinglas
A new mountain shelter with an African slant has opened for outdoor enthusiasts in a popular walking area in the Scottish Highlands.
Couple rescued from Priest's Hole cave after hypothermia alert
A couple had to be rescued after getting into difficulties at a Lake District cave that featured in a television programme.
Aberdyfi rescuer tells of team's physical and mental challenges in two fatal incidents
A rescue team member has spoken of the difficulties faced by volunteers after their involvement in two fatal incidents.
Lakeland walker with severe chest pains airlifted from Whiteside
A walker suffering severe chest pain was airlifted from a Lake District mountain. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 12.45pm on Wednes...
Ramblers urge would-be MPs to back their Manifesto for a Walking Britain
The next government should reward landowners who go beyond their legal obligations to provide access to the public, Britain’s largest walkers’ charity said.
Marcus Scotney and Carol Morgan clinch wins in hard-fought Dragon's Back Race
Ultrarunner Marcus Scotney overcame injury worries to clinch victory in the gruelling Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race.
Lake District flip-flop walker rescued after getting stuck on scree
Rescuers in the Lake District were called out to rescue a man stuck on a fellside in flip-flops. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out abo...
Helpers aged from 12 weeks to 89 years join Peak District Pick and Play clean-up
More than 100 volunteers, aged from 12 weeks to 89 years old, joined in a Peak District clean-up event.
Berghaus Dragon's Back Race: tough day for field as runners ruled out of event
The man in charge of the gruelling Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race has admitted some of his decisions have not been popular with some competitors in the race.
Peak District rangers take to 'fire bikes' to put across blaze message
Peak District rangers have taken to two wheels to get across an important safety message for outdoor enthusiasts in the national park.