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Park authority begins work widening part of High Peak Trail
A stretch of off-road trail in the Peak District will be widened and improved. Work will begin on Monday on a section of the High Peak Trail in Der...
Carol Morgan smashes record by 43 hours to take women's title in Spine Race
Carol Morgan has reached the finishing point of the gruelling Montane Spine Race to take the women’s title and the event record.
Three front runners neck-and-neck as Spine Race enters final hours
The race dubbed Britain’s most brutal was heading for a close finish as the three leading competitors entered the final few hours within minutes of each other.
Paloncý and Roselló Solé maintain Spine Race lead despite short-cut time penalty
The two leading runners in the gruelling Montane Spine Race were each given a 30-minute penalty for inadvertently taking a short cut.
Mountain rescuers called out to aid injured Montane Spine Race runner on Bleaklow
Mountain rescuers were called out to help an injured runner taking part in the Montane Spine Race. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 6...
Spine Race runners head into the night as Dominic Layfield wins Challenger event
The event dubbed Britain’s most brutal race got underway on Sunday morning with runners having to contend with typical Pennine winter weather.
Film-maker Terry Abraham takes up role as patron of Nurture Lakeland charity
An acclaimed outdoors film-maker has been appointed patron of a conservation charity. Terry Abraham will work in his new role with Nurture Lakeland...
Mountain rescue teams on standby as North Sea coast towns face flooding
Mountain rescue teams are on standby to help communities along the North Sea coast in anticipation of flooding.
Four walkers rescued from Ben Lomond in 'challenging' weather
Two walkers were airlifted and another pair brought to safety by rescuers after getting stuck in severe weather on Scotland’s most southerly munro.
Mountaineers urge rethink on phone mast plans in 'James Bond' glen
Mountaineers are objecting to plans to build a mobile phone mast in the glen that featured in the James Bond film Skyfall.
Tom Hollins wins Spine Race after overtaking two front runners
Tom Hollins has won the Montane Spine Race, dubbed Britain’s most brutal ultrarunning event. The Yorkshire anaesthetist stretched his lead over t...
Outdoor fans warned to look out for stolen jackets after Tiso store break-in
Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to be on the lookout for stolen gear after a raid at store. Police Scotland said thousands of pounds’ worth ...
Bloody-faced walker who sparked Lakeland search goes missing again
A man who sparked a Lake District manhunt after being seen on the fells with a bloodied face 15 months ago has gone missing again.
Two ex-rescue team controllers aid Three Peaks walkers in separate incidents
Two former rescue team controllers went to the aid of injured walkers in separate incidents on the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Donors to Friends of Blencathra can reclaim their cash as failed bid is declared
People who donated money to a charity set up in an aborted attempt to buy a Lake District mountain can reclaim their cash.
Police plea to weekend Pen y Fan visitors to park sensibly
Police are appealing to visitors to south Wales’s highest peak to park sensibly at the weekend. The winter Fan Dance Races take place over Pen y ...
The Spine runners gear up for weekend start of UK's 'most brutal race'
As large areas of Britain are gripped by the year’s first true taste of winter, hardy athletes are gearing up to tackle the event dubbed the country’s most brutal race.
Dartmoor authority pleads with visitors to act responsibly as winter arrives
National park bosses have pleaded with members of the public to act responsibly as winter conditions affect the area.