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As the clocks go back and darker evenings set in, Mountain Rescue teams across England and Wales brace for a spike in callouts to benighted walkers. Mountain Rescue Awareness Day, held on Sunday 27 October 2024, aims to remind outdoor enthusiasts of the simple yet vital precaution of carrying a torch – and a backup.
