The BMC and YHA are partnering to launch Hills 2 Oceans litter picking hubs at several of their key hostels across England and Wales. The aim is to encourage the hill walking and climbing community to remove waste from mountains […]
Postiive impact hiking. The evolution of leave no trace hikes Read More »
A bizarre incident took place at an indoor climbing wall where a caver got stuck and required the help of rescuers from the Lake District. According to Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, the situation was a very unusual one as the
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Keswick Mountain rescue team primary covers are large areas around Keswick which includes Skiddaw, Helvellyn and the great end, but if needed further afield will assist other rescue teams if needed, but last Friday they got a very local call.
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Wild camping is simple, grab your gear, go for a hike and set up your campsite for the night. While there aren’t many rules for wild camping, there is one big and simple one “Leave no trace”. Basically when you
Not so Wild camping on Dartmoor this weekend Read More »
Do you have a spare £150,000 (weird question in one of the worst cost of living crisis ever in the UK), but if you did, then a small uninhabited island of te South of Scotland coast has just come up
Small Scottish Island up for sale? Read More »
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have posted a reminder about the temptation of barbecues but the danger they bring. A spokesperson said “This is a reminder to never light a disposable barbecue on moorland, at the beach, or anywhere they’re
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A potential scammer is trying to take people’s hard earned money who are looking to explore our wonderful countryside this year. A website offering some of the best prices we have seen on camping gear probably is too good to
Outdoor retailer trying to scam customers Read More »
On Monday 17th April, Coniston Mountain rescue got a call from Cumbria police about a missing walker on the Yewdale Fells in the Lake District. The call came through at 6:18pm from a group of friends who had lost contact
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A campsite which is popular with Isle of Man TT visitors are increasing the price of permits. The permits will cost six times as much as last year. The Sulby Claddagh campsite hadn’t planned to open in 2023 due to
TT campsite prices increase by 6 fold Read More »
Spring is here, the weather has improved, the nights are getting lighter and flowers and insects are starting to emerge. Here is a collection of images taken by landscape photographer James Grant, who lives in Llangollen, Denbighshire. The vast majority
In Pictures: Eryri (Snowdonia) in spring Read More »