Wild camping on Dartmoor will continue after agreement reached with landowners

Dartmoor National Park Authority said people will continue to be able to wild camp in certain areas, after it reached an agreement with landowners’ representatives.

Lakeland rescuers urge caution when using mapping apps after callouts to walkers

Rescuers in the Lake District have warned of the perils of relying on digital mapping software after two callouts on successive days to people following routes on an app.

New bothy opens on Mar Lodge Estate in southern Cairngorms

A new bothy has opened in the southern Cairngorms after volunteers completed renovations on the building.

Team's gear damaged in 14-hour rescue of injured Glyder Fach scrambler

Rescuers in Eryri-Snowdonia had to scrap a 100m rope and other gear that were damaged during a mammoth rescue of an injured man lasting more than 14 hours.

Bearing up: unique event for Britain as three norths align

A unique triple alignment of one of the cardinal points of the compass will occur this week. Britain’s national mapping agency Ordnance Survey sa...

Alpkit to offer public chance to invest again in bid to raise £2m through crowdfund

Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to become shareholders in Alpkit when it holds its second crowdfunding day.

Two new helicopter bases planned under Coastguard seach-and-rescue deal

Two new helicopter bases will be set up in plans for the next stage of the UK’s civilian search and rescue service.

Woman airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in Kirk Fell tumble

A woman was airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a fall on a Lake District mountain.

Walkers and injured dog Cooper rescued from Fisherfield mountainside

Two walkers and their dog were rescued from a mountainside in the Highlands after getting into difficulties.