Electric bikes plan to 'flatten' Dales hills

Visitors to a national park could soon be ‘flattening its hills’ with the help of electric bikes to help ease the strain on the muscles of getting up its gradients.

Walker suffers head injuries in fall from ridge

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. The 46-year-old suffered injuries to his head and...

Mountain council offers cut-price navigation courses to aid safety

A mountain safety expert is urging hillwalkers to brush up their navigation skill to improve their enjoyment and cut the chances of having to call on rescuers for help.

Fire warning for walkers on 'valuable' moors

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned the fire risk on Pennine moors is high as Easter approaches.

Man suffers serious injuries in 50m Lakeland fall

A man was seriously injured after falling from a Lake District scramble. The 44-year-old fell about 50m (164ft) from Striding Edge on Helvellyn tod...

Morning bus service across loch is aimed at munro walkers

Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro will be able to take the bus to the foot of the mountain – across Loch Lomond.

It's a Steall: trust wins cash for Nevis project in European competition

A conservation charity is celebrating after winning £25,000 in a European competition. The John Muir Trust’s appeal for urgent repairs to the St...

National park warning as dry spell leads to increased fire risk

National park bosses are warning outdoor enthusiasts of the danger of moorland fires after the prolonged spell of unseasonably warm and dry weather.

Stuck children rescued after hillside exploration

Four children were rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on a south Wales hillside. The Western Beacons Mountain Search and Rescue Team was c...