Boat rescue for injured Lakeland dog
~ Saturday 31st December 2011 ~
A mountain rescue team used their boat to rescue an injured dog.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday, Friday, to the Wasdale Screes path.
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A mountain rescue team used their boat to rescue an injured dog.
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday, Friday, to the Wasdale Screes path.
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Rescuers find body of man after mountain search
~ Saturday 31st December 2011 ~
A man has died on England’s highest mountain.
The body of the 19-year-old from the Matlock area in Derbyshire was found by mountain rescuers on Scafell Pike at about 11.45am today, Saturday.
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A man has died on England’s highest mountain.
The body of the 19-year-old from the Matlock area in Derbyshire was found by mountain rescuers on Scafell Pike at about 11.45am today, Saturday.
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WalkWise-Scotland now on the Visit Cairngorms website & iPhone app
~ Monday 26th December 2011 ~
WalkWise is now advertised on the Visit Cairngorms website and is also included on their iPhone app. Check it out by downloading the app 'Visit Cairngorms' or check out the website via the highlighted link above. Then, click on Activities, On the Land, Walking providers and scroll down to WalkWise Scotland.
WalkWise is now advertised on the Visit Cairngorms website and is also included on their iPhone app. Check it out by downloading the app 'Visit Cairngorms' or check out the website via the highlighted link above. Then, click on Activities, On the Land, Walking providers and scroll down to WalkWise Scotland.
Navy rescue crew braves 'worst conditions' in flight to save walker
~ Tuesday 20th December 2011 ~
The crew of a Royal Navy rescue helicopter described a hair-raising flight in a blizzard in which they plucked an injured walker from a Highland munro.
The pilot and his colleagues from HMS Gannet in Ayrshire had to guide the aircraft to the stricken walker on Beinn Sgulaird in total darkness and swirling blizzards.
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The crew of a Royal Navy rescue helicopter described a hair-raising flight in a blizzard in which they plucked an injured walker from a Highland munro.
The pilot and his colleagues from HMS Gannet in Ayrshire had to guide the aircraft to the stricken walker on Beinn Sgulaird in total darkness and swirling blizzards.
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New ski slope owners plan ice-climbing wall
~ Tuesday 20th December 2011 ~
The new owners of a Clydeside indoor ski slope have pledged to set up an ice-climbing wall and improve the facilities.
The Ice Factor has taken over the SNO!zone at Xscape in Renfrewshire and says it will invest in the £32m facility, said to be the longest indoor ski slope in Britain.
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The new owners of a Clydeside indoor ski slope have pledged to set up an ice-climbing wall and improve the facilities.
The Ice Factor has taken over the SNO!zone at Xscape in Renfrewshire and says it will invest in the £32m facility, said to be the longest indoor ski slope in Britain.
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Three Peaks Challenge charity funds Nevis wildlife cameras
~ Sunday 18th December 2011 ~
A charity that organises Three Peaks Challenge events has funded the installation of remote cameras around Britain’s highest mountain to capture images of elusive wildlife.
The equipment being used by Highland Council and John Muir Trust staff in Glen Nevis and have caught a variety of Scottish wildlife on camera, including pine marten, badger.....
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A charity that organises Three Peaks Challenge events has funded the installation of remote cameras around Britain’s highest mountain to capture images of elusive wildlife.
The equipment being used by Highland Council and John Muir Trust staff in Glen Nevis and have caught a variety of Scottish wildlife on camera, including pine marten, badger.....
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Warning after storms put part of Highland bothy out of use
~ Saturday 17th December 2011 ~
The bothy lies north of Ben Alder, south-west of Dalwhinne, at grid reference NN 523 762. Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts planning to use a bothy on a Highland estate are being warned it could be cramped after one room was left unusable by storm damage.
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The bothy lies north of Ben Alder, south-west of Dalwhinne, at grid reference NN 523 762. Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts planning to use a bothy on a Highland estate are being warned it could be cramped after one room was left unusable by storm damage.
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WalkWise UK now on twitter!
~ Wednesday 14th December 2011 ~
WalkWise UK is now live on twitter. During 2012 some of the guides from WalkWise will keep you upto date with where they are, what they are doing, weather and a bunch of other info. This will automatically appear on the WalkWise facebook page as well.
Join us on twitter HERE
WalkWise UK is now live on twitter. During 2012 some of the guides from WalkWise will keep you upto date with where they are, what they are doing, weather and a bunch of other info. This will automatically appear on the WalkWise facebook page as well.
Join us on twitter HERE
Anti-windfarm demo is planned for next week
~ Tuesday 13th December 2011 ~
Save the Monadhliath Mountains campaigners said they plan to hold a peaceful demonstration outside Highland Council headquarters where they expect the controversial Allt Duine windfarm proposals to be discussed.
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Save the Monadhliath Mountains campaigners said they plan to hold a peaceful demonstration outside Highland Council headquarters where they expect the controversial Allt Duine windfarm proposals to be discussed.
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New walking magazine has been launched, 'Scottish Walks'
~ Saturday 10th December 2011 ~
A new walking magazine has been launched, called Scottish Walks. The first issue has 20 routes at different levels throughout Scotland.
You can get electronic versions of issues FREE by registering at
www.scottishwalks.com
Paper copies are also being distributed free but you can have a copy delivered to you personally for £4 per 4 issues.
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A new walking magazine has been launched, called Scottish Walks. The first issue has 20 routes at different levels throughout Scotland.
You can get electronic versions of issues FREE by registering at
www.scottishwalks.com
Paper copies are also being distributed free but you can have a copy delivered to you personally for £4 per 4 issues.
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Free winter mountain lectures 'could save lives'
~ Friday 09th December 2011 ~
Scotland’s mountaineering experts are offering a series of events that could, they said, save your life.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland is staging its annual winter safety lectures at two popular venues, along with five further evenings at Tiso stores across Scotland.
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Scotland’s mountaineering experts are offering a series of events that could, they said, save your life.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland is staging its annual winter safety lectures at two popular venues, along with five further evenings at Tiso stores across Scotland.
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Five missing walkers found safe and well
~ Friday 09th December 2011 ~
Five walkers missing in the Scottish Highlands have been found safe and well.
The men, from the Aberdeen area, were last seen two days ago setting off from the Spittal of Glenshee area.
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Five walkers missing in the Scottish Highlands have been found safe and well.
The men, from the Aberdeen area, were last seen two days ago setting off from the Spittal of Glenshee area.
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Major search underway for five walkers missing in atrocious weather
~ Friday 09th December 2011 ~
A major search is underway for five walkers missing after setting out for the hills.
A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet has joined the operation in the Loch Muick area of the Highlands after the group failed to turn up as expected.
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A major search is underway for five walkers missing after setting out for the hills.
A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet has joined the operation in the Loch Muick area of the Highlands after the group failed to turn up as expected.
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Avalanche risk high as wild weather continues to cause problems
~ Thursday 08th December 2011 ~
Mountains in the Scottish Highlands are at high risk of avalanche as near-record winds batter the country.
The sportscotland Avalanche Information Service starts in full on 15 December, but two areas are covered by early reports and forecasts.
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Mountains in the Scottish Highlands are at high risk of avalanche as near-record winds batter the country.
The sportscotland Avalanche Information Service starts in full on 15 December, but two areas are covered by early reports and forecasts.
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Trust objects to wind turbines in 'wild' Highland area
~ Tuesday 06th December 2011 ~
A leading conservation charity has objected to plans to build a windfarm on a Highland site.
The John Muir Trust said the Glenmorie development is just 150m from an area identified by Scottish Natural Heritage as a ‘search area’ for wild land.
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A leading conservation charity has objected to plans to build a windfarm on a Highland site.
The John Muir Trust said the Glenmorie development is just 150m from an area identified by Scottish Natural Heritage as a ‘search area’ for wild land.
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Renovated bothy provides new shelter for walkers and cyclists
~ Thursday 01st December 2011 ~
A bothy is now available for walkers and cyclists after volunteers spent months renovating the building.
Greensykes has been taken into the care of the Mountain Bothies Association for use by visitors to Eskdalemuir Forest in the Scottish Borders.
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A bothy is now available for walkers and cyclists after volunteers spent months renovating the building.
Greensykes has been taken into the care of the Mountain Bothies Association for use by visitors to Eskdalemuir Forest in the Scottish Borders.
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Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters
~ Monday 28th November 2011 ~
The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.
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The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.
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Smartphone fix helps rescuers find lost walkers in atrocious weather
~ Sunday 27th November 2011 ~
Rescuers used a couple’s smartphone position to find them on England’s highest mountain in atrocious weather.
The man and woman, in their late 20s, got lost on Scafell Pike yesterday in bad visibility and rang police for help on their mobile phone.
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Rescuers used a couple’s smartphone position to find them on England’s highest mountain in atrocious weather.
The man and woman, in their late 20s, got lost on Scafell Pike yesterday in bad visibility and rang police for help on their mobile phone.
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Outdoor shop's donation adds to mountain rescuers' vehicle fund
~ Thursday 24th November 2011 ~
Staff and customers at a Glasgow outdoors shop have helped swell the coffers of a rescue team’s appeal for funds.
A £700 donation from Nevisport in Sauchiehall Street has taken the total of Lomond Mountain Rescue Team’s fund for a new Land Rover to £20,000.
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Staff and customers at a Glasgow outdoors shop have helped swell the coffers of a rescue team’s appeal for funds.
A £700 donation from Nevisport in Sauchiehall Street has taken the total of Lomond Mountain Rescue Team’s fund for a new Land Rover to £20,000.
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Sponsors step in to save 'vital' Lakeland mountain weather service
~ Wednesday 23rd November 2011 ~
The vital winter mountain service that provides information about felltop conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.
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The vital winter mountain service that provides information about felltop conditions has been saved after it was threatened by budget cuts.
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Walker rescued after tumble on fell
~ Monday 21st November 2011 ~
A walker was rescued after falling and injuring himself on a Lakeland fell.
The 74-year-old man was on an organised walk between Honister and Great Gable when he went missing on Sunday.
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A walker was rescued after falling and injuring himself on a Lakeland fell.
The 74-year-old man was on an organised walk between Honister and Great Gable when he went missing on Sunday.
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Helicopter airlift for injured Lakes walker
~ Friday 18th November 2011 ~
A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after slipping and injuring herself.
The 61-year-old from Kendal fell on Rough Crag above Mardale Head and suffered injuries to her head and hip.
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A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after slipping and injuring herself.
The 61-year-old from Kendal fell on Rough Crag above Mardale Head and suffered injuries to her head and hip.
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Technology helps mountain rescuers find lost walkers in two incidents
~ Friday 11th November 2011 ~
Mountain rescuers used modern technology and mobile phones to help find walkers in two separate incidents.
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was called out to help a couple who had got lost in darkness and thick mist on the Pennine Way.
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Mountain rescuers used modern technology and mobile phones to help find walkers in two separate incidents.
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was called out to help a couple who had got lost in darkness and thick mist on the Pennine Way.
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Experts issue 10-point safety checklist for winter mountain trips
~ Thursday 10th November 2011 ~
Mountain experts have issued a 10-point checklist to help keep walkers and climbers safer during the winter months.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland said shorter days and adverse weather conditions require preparation for the potential problems that can arise on a winter day or night spent on the Scottish hills.
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Mountain experts have issued a 10-point checklist to help keep walkers and climbers safer during the winter months.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland said shorter days and adverse weather conditions require preparation for the potential problems that can arise on a winter day or night spent on the Scottish hills.
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Lakeland footpaths to close for rally
~ Wednesday 09th November 2011 ~
National park bosses are warning walkers and mountain bikers that all rights of way will be closed later this month in a popular Lakeland forest.
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National park bosses are warning walkers and mountain bikers that all rights of way will be closed later this month in a popular Lakeland forest.
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Walker seriously injured in 300ft fall
~ Saturday 05th November 2011 ~
A walker was seriously injured after falling 300ft from a Lakeland fell.
The 56-year-old from Cheshire was airlifted from Grasmoor after a rescue involving 31 members of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team.
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A walker was seriously injured after falling 300ft from a Lakeland fell.
The 56-year-old from Cheshire was airlifted from Grasmoor after a rescue involving 31 members of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team.
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Scottish midge repellent set to help Aussies fight off the little biters
~ Friday 04th November 2011 ~
A repellent developed to fight off the scourge of Scottish summer outdoor activities is finding favour Down Under.
Smidge that Midge has seen its trade sales increase by 85 per cent and the company that produces it, Dundee-based Advanced Pest Solutions, is now looking for distributors in Australia after successful trials.
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A repellent developed to fight off the scourge of Scottish summer outdoor activities is finding favour Down Under.
Smidge that Midge has seen its trade sales increase by 85 per cent and the company that produces it, Dundee-based Advanced Pest Solutions, is now looking for distributors in Australia after successful trials.
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Walker rescued after lakeside slip
~ Monday 24th October 2011 ~
A walker was rescued after injuring herself while walking along a lakeside path.
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 2:45pm today when the 21-year-old woman from west Cumbria slipped and injured her ankle.
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A walker was rescued after injuring herself while walking along a lakeside path.
Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 2:45pm today when the 21-year-old woman from west Cumbria slipped and injured her ankle.
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Missing London man's body discovered on Scottish mountain
~ Friday 07th October 2011 ~
The remains of the man, who was reported missing in 2009, were found by members of the public in the Monadhliath mountain range.
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The remains of the man, who was reported missing in 2009, were found by members of the public in the Monadhliath mountain range.
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