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Bleaklow and Kinder venue for Marmot Dark Mountains night marathon

Organisers of a night-time mountain marathon have chosen some of the most challenging navigational terrain for runners.

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

Four teams in night-time search for lost Kinder Scout walker

A walker lost in the dark on the Peak District’s highest hill was found after a four-hour operation involving four mountain rescue teams.

Rescuers called out to injured and lost walkers on Bleaklow and Kinder

A walker with an injured leg was rescued from the slopes of the Peak District’s second highest hill.

Lost walker and mountain biker Peak District rescues earn police praise

A major search involving 30 volunteer mountain rescuers was launched to find a missing walker in the Peak District.

Widow pays tribute to mountain biker John Graham who died on Skiddaw

The widow of the mountain biker whose body was found on Skiddaw on Monday has paid a glowing tribute to an accomplished adventurer.

Beer and bangers will help swell Kirkby Stephen rescuers' funds

A Cumbrian Mountain Rescue Team is offering the chance to sample ales and food at an inaugural festival, with free camping for visitors.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award walker suffers spine injury on Kinder Scout

A woman on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition suffered a serious injury after falling on the Peak District’s highest hill.

Kate Ashbrook warns Kinder meeting of plans for new criminal trespass law

A leading campaigner said walkers risked being made into criminals under a planned coalition Government law.

Rescuers, doctors and heritage powerhouse in New Year Honours

Two mountain rescue team members received awards in the New Year Honours. Arthur Littlefair, of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team in Cumbria was ...

Sir Chris Bonington takes up outdoor guild's president post

Veteran mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington has been appointed president of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

After 106 years of pledging duty to God, Scouts welcome atheist members

Britain’s Scouting movement will open its doors to atheist young people and adult leaders for the first time next year.

Stanage moors will benefit from heather 'haircut'

A popular Peak District moor will be getting a haircut to keep in top trim. The area close to Stanage Edge will have heather cropped by machinery t...

Thirty rescuers in operation to bring lost Kinder Scout walkers to safety

A group of walkers was rescued from the Peak District’s highest hill in an operation involving more than 30 volunteers.

Ice-cream treat follows Kendal team rescue of injured Devil's Bridge woman

A woman had to be rescued after injuring her ankle at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday to help ambulanc...

Injured man airlifted after fall on Scout Scar

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling on a Lakeland fell. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called out today at 11.35am after the man suffere...

Fellsman victor Adam Perry pips buddy Ian Phillips in 'the event to win'

Benign weather helped a field of more than 300 complete the gruelling course, and a new pretender's name goes on the Fellsman Axe trophy.

Peak District gathering will mark Kinder trespassers' spirit

Ramblers will gather tomorrow to keep alive the spirit of pioneers of access to the countryside. It is 81 years since a group of walkers took to th...