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Outdoor News

The latest outdoor news updated throughout the day courtesy of grough.co.uk

Rescuers use sirens and lights to guide lost Carlton Bank walkers	Sat, 18 May 2013 20:59:04
Rescuers guided a group of lost walkers to safety by sounding their vehicle sirens and turning on the blue flashing lights. Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the five men who were lost on moorland on the route of the Coast to Coast Walk

Ullswater walker stretchered from steep ground after ankle injury	Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:35
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 accident happened

Mountaineers’ shock at Sallachy and Glencassley windfarm plans	Fri, 17 May 2013 15:16:16
Mountaineers have expressed their shock at the prospect of two new windfarms being built in one of Scotland’s national scenic areas. Two separate plans for a total of 48 turbines at least 125m (410ft) height have been submitted for sites in Sutherland

Mountain rescuers build Glencoe shelter in memory of late colleague	Thu, 16 May 2013 23:12:45
A group of mountain rescuers are building a shelter in a Highland glen in memory of a late colleague. Work started on the shelter near the King’s House Hotel in Glencoe at the weekend, with members of Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team and Search and Rescue Dogs Association Scotland creating the base for the memorial

Berghaus introduces lightweight softshell jackets for summer	Thu, 16 May 2013 20:24:07
Three lightweight softshell jackets are designed for active days in warmer conditions

Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts	Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:19
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year. The Respect the Mountains Envirotrek Mountain Clean Up sponsored by outdoor brand Keen, will this year take place at two venues

Injured walker airlifted from Liathach after fall	Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:08
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 Kintail Mountain Rescue Teams went to the man’s aid after being alerted about 2.35pm yesterday, Tuesday

Rescuers’ plea: take map and compass and learn to navigate	Wed, 15 May 2013 09:02:00
Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to learn to navigate after they had difficulty finding an injured man. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team said walkers heading for the hills should always take a map and compass

Warning to walkers after unexploded shells found on Peak District moor	Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:34
Mountain rescuers warned walkers and runners after dangerous unexploded shells were found on moorland. The discovery on Monday followed a tip-off by a fellrunner who noticed the piece of ordnance while running above Langsett in the North-East of the Peak District

Search underway by rescuers after walker falls on Liathach	Tue, 14 May 2013 23:05:38
Rescuers are searching for a walker who was reported to have fallen from a mountain in north-west Scotland. Police Scotland said they are co-ordinating the rescue after they were informed the man had fallen on Liathach

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