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Lakeland felltop assessors celebrate 30 years of service that began with 10p pieces
The man who pioneered the Lake District’s daily winter weather reports revealed the service relied on a pocketful of 10p pieces when it began.
Two new shelters planned as bothies charity appeals for volunteers
A charity that looks after remote mountain shelters is planning to open two new buildings this year. The Mountain Bothies Association said it hopes...
Night-time rescue for charity challenge group lost on fells
A mountain rescue team had to go to the aid of a group taking part in a charity challenge in the early hours of this morning.
Climber airlifted after Helvellyn fall
A woman was seriously injured while winter climbing on England’s third highest mountain. The 20-year-old student from London fell about 30m (100f...
Queen honours outdoors stalwarts
A mountain rescue stalwart has been appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Roger Jones, who for many years was leader of the Ogwen Val...
Outdoor enthusiasts needed to light up Hadrian's Wall
Organisers of an ambitious project to illuminate Hadrian’s Wall are on the lookout for keen lovers of the outdoors who will help light 500 torches along the route of the wall.
Lake District signs up for Adventure Capital status
A series of signs has appeared in some of the Lake District’s best loved mountain areas. But these are not messages to warn walkers of the perils...
Collapsed Snowdon runner named
The fellrunner who died in a mountain race at the weekend has been named. Mark Lear, 45, of Pentir, Bangor, collapsed during the International Snow...
On test: Leatherman Juice CS4 and Micra multi-tools
Leatherman Juice CS4 Price: £89.95 Weight: 154g Leatherman Micra Price: £32.95 Weight: 54g Country of manufacture (both): USA Having a range of tools at your disposal while on the move or camping can make life a lot easier.
Hague praises 'glamping' pods on youth hostel visit
The Foreign Secretary William Hague paid a visit close to home to see facilities at his local youth hostel.
Bonita claims record with ascent of Everest's neighbour Lhotse
A woman who only took up climbing four years ago has become the first British female to climb the world’s fourth highest mountain.
Novice cyclists can get Peak experience
Nervous cyclists and those new to two wheels are being offered the chance to get out and about in a national park with a range of free events.
High cost of Highland bus stops service
A national park bus service has been axed after it was discovered each passenger was costing the park authority £78.
Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)
Rodney Legg, chairman of Britain’s oldest national conservation body the Open Spaces Society stepped down.
Estate raids follow golden eagle discovery
Police are seeking the help of walkers after a golden eagle was found poisoned on a Scottish estate. A number of addresses have been searched after...
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2 Walker calls for help after getting stranded in dark on wintry Striding Edge
3 Open Spaces Society seeks donations to action fund after year of fighting legal cases
4 Rescuers lead camper to safety from windy Dollywaggon Pike
5 Keswick rescuers called out to aid collie dog stuck on steep ground
6 Rescuers plea to check weather after Highlands camper caught in storm
7 Patterdale rescuers in 100th callout as busy year continues
8 Cragfast scrambler rescued from Striding Edge in seven-hour operation
9 Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots
2 The Pennine Way: my route at 66 (2)
3 Helvellyn walker dies after falling 300ft from Striding Edge (1)
4 Rescuers searching for missing walker Ruth Betts find body on An Garbhanach (1)
5 Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers (1)
6 Summer holidays' start prompts Lakeland rescuers' plea to reduce 'avoidable' callouts (1)
7 Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots (1)
8 £1,000 prizes up for grabs if you can find 'mystery' OS trig points (1)
9 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (1)
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