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As autumn turns to winter, the days become shorter, temperatures begin to fall and conditions in the hills, mountains and countryside can change remarkably quickly. Winter brings some of the most rewarding days outdoors, but it also reduces the margin for error. What might be a minor inconvenience in summer can become a much more…
August is holiday season. Schools are out, many workplaces slow down, and thousands of people head for the countryside to make the most of the summer. by Jonathan Caswell This year, many will be doing so as forecasters warn that the UK could be heading into its fourth heatwave of 2026, following a summer already…
Summer is when many of us make the most of the outdoors. Longer days, better weather and school holidays encourage more people to head for the mountains, moorlands and coast to explore, exercise and spend time with family and friends. by Jonathan Caswell For mountain rescue teams across England and Wales, however, summer is also…
In 2023, Mountain Rescue Awareness Day falls on Sunday 29th October. It coincides, as it has for several years, with the clocks going back and the shift from British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It seems as good a time as any to think about safety on the hills as the days get shorter.
Spring is here and the outdoors beckon. Many will be planning walks around the longer days and warmer weather, but enjoying the outdoors safely isn’t only about the weather, your skills and your kit. Caroline Fearnley is Campaign Manager for Lyme Disease UK and, with May being Lyme Disease Awareness Month, she’s keen to work…
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