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Outdoor News, England & Wales

The latest outdoor news focussing on England and Wales, updated courtesy of grough.co.uk

Rescuers use sirens and lights to guide lost Carlton Bank walkers

Rescuers guided a group of lost walkers to safety by sounding their vehicle sirens and turning on the blue flashing lights.

Saturday 18 May 2013 08:59 PM GMT

Ullswater walker stretchered from steep ground after ankle injury

A walker was rescued after injuring himself when he slipped. The 65-year-old man was walking with friends in the Ullswater area today when the acci...

Friday 17 May 2013 06:23 PM GMT

Mountaineers' shock at Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm plans

Mountaineers have expressed their shock at the prospect of two new windfarms being built in one of Scotland’s national scenic areas.

Friday 17 May 2013 03:16 PM GMT

Mountain rescuers build Glencoe shelter in memory of late colleague

A group of mountain rescuers are building a shelter in a Highland glen in memory of a late colleague.

Thursday 16 May 2013 11:12 PM GMT

Berghaus introduces lightweight softshell jackets for summer

With warmer weather – hopefully – on the horizon, Berghaus has introduced a range of lightweight softshell jackets.

Thursday 16 May 2013 08:24 PM GMT

Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts

Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year.

Thursday 16 May 2013 07:27 PM GMT

Injured walker airlifted from Liathach after fall

A walker was airlifted from a Torridon mountain after falling and injuring himself. The 79-year-old fell while on Liathach and both Torridon and Ki...

Wednesday 15 May 2013 03:40 PM GMT

Rescuers' plea: take map and compass and learn to navigate

Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to learn to navigate after they had difficulty finding an injured man.

Wednesday 15 May 2013 09:02 AM GMT

Warning to walkers after unexploded shells found on Peak District moor

Mountain rescuers warned walkers and runners after dangerous unexploded shells were found on moorland.

Tuesday 14 May 2013 11:20 PM GMT

Search underway by rescuers after walker falls on Liathach

Rescuers are searching for a walker who was reported to have fallen from a mountain in north-west Scotland.

Tuesday 14 May 2013 11:05 PM GMT

Red Széll aims to be first blind man to climb the Old Man of Hoy

A blind climber plans to summit a Scottish sea stack to raise cash for research into the condition that robbed him of his sight.

Sunday 12 May 2013 08:53 PM GMT

PHD's new Wafer range: lightweight camp-wear at a price

Gear brand PHD has introduced its lightest ever range of insulated clothing, designed to keep you warm on cold camps or in huts.

Monday 13 May 2013 05:58 PM GMT

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