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Fallen Climber Rescued at Stanage Edge by Edale Mountain Rescue Team

In a swift response to an emergency call, the Edale Mountain Rescue Team (EMRT) successfully carried out a rescue operation for a fallen climber at Stanage Edge on Saturday, 16th March 2024, at 14:18 hrs. The operation was initiated following […]

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Two Walkers Rescued on Kinder Scout by Buxton Mountain Rescue Team and Partners

In a coordinated rescue operation on the evening of Wednesday, 13th March, two walkers who found themselves disoriented as darkness descended on Kinder Scout were safely located and escorted back to safety, thanks to the swift action of the Buxton

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Lake District’s Ancient Rainforest to Gain National Nature Reserve Status

In an ambitious move to safeguard one of the UK’s most precious natural habitats, the National Trust and Natural England have unveiled plans to declare Borrowdale’s temperate rainforest in the Lake District a National Nature Reserve (NNR). This initiative aims

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Sheffield and Peak District Walking Group Sees Surge in Popularity to Combat Loneliness

A walking group founded by Aimee Beaufort, a former Sheffield student, has rapidly grown from 100 to over 8,000 followers in less than a year, addressing the UK’s ongoing issue of loneliness. Another Hiking Collective, established in February 2023, has

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Multi-agency Rescue for Injured Walker on Tinto Hill – Moffat Mountain Rescue

On Saturday, 9th March 2024, a multi-agency rescue operation was swiftly launched to assist an injured walker near the summit of Tinto Hill in Lanarkshire. The incident was reported to Police Scotland at 11:39, prompting an immediate response from the

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Fallen Climber Rescued at Millstone Edge by Edale Mountain Rescue Team

In a daring rescue operation on 8th March 2024, the Edale Mountain Rescue Team (EMRT) was called into action to assist a climber who had suffered a significant fall at Millstone Edge, a popular climbing spot in the Peak District.

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Sycamore Gap: Felled Iconic Tree to be Displayed to the Public at The Sill

In a heartfelt response to a tragic act of vandalism, the Northumberland National Park Authority has announced plans to publicly display the largest section of the Sycamore Gap tree, which was illegally cut down in September last year. The decision

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