Ramblers urge council to reverse footpath staff lay-offs

The boss of Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group will today see at first hand the problems caused by cuts to rights of way staff.

Avalanche warnings and minus 25C windchill for Highlands

Walkers, climbers and mountaineers heading for the northern Cairngorms are being warned that the risk if avalanche is considerable.

Ramblers seek Government assurance on rescue helicopters

The head of the Ramblers today called for a Government statement on the future of rescue helicopters.

Outdoors guidebooks publisher offers iPad option

Walkers will be able to buy new digital versions of some of the best known guidebooks with the launch of an iPad application.

Mountaineers reminded: you have no right of rescue

With mountain rescue services back in the public spotlight again with the likely privatisation of search and rescue helicopters, there is a timely reminder from an expert of a sobering fact: there is no right of rescue for mountain-goers.

Police name student who died in Nevis fall

Police have named the climber who died yesterday after falling on Ben Nevis’s north face. Student Daniel Rafferty, 19, of Alness, Easter Ross, wa...

Sea Kings set to be scrapped as private rescue plans resurface

The privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters looks to be back on the agenda, with two newspapers reporting an expected announcement this week.

Injured runner airlifted after slip on Dales fell

A fellrunner was airlifted from Yorkshire’s highest mountain after injuring herself in a tumble. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called to aid t...

Inversions likely as cold air puts an end to thaw

Get the cameras out; temperature inversions, and with them the opportunity for some stunning pictures, are likely later this weekend and into next week as the weather cools.