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Body of man found by rescuers searching Fannichs for missing walker

The body of a walker has been found by rescuers in the Highlands. Police Scotland said the man was reported overdue today after going walking in th...

Lakeland walkers suffer injured knee and heart attack in two incidents

A Coast to Coast walker with a knee injury was rescued after falling on the route. The 63-year-old woman from Hertfordshire was reported to be betw...

Climber breaks thigh in 60ft fall from sea cliffs at Daddyhole Cove

A climber was rescued from a sea cliff after falling more than 60ft and breaking his thigh when his equipment failed to arrest a fall.

New bridge built for walkers on Wainwright's Coast to Coast route

Walkers can now set off on a long-distance route on a firmer footing with the opening of a new bridge.

North Wales mountain rescue stalwart Tony Jones honoured on retirement

A stalwart of mountain rescue in north Wales has been honoured after his retirement. Dr Tony Jones has stepped down as chair of North Wales Mountai...

Scots mountain rescuers welcome new privatised search helicopter scheme

Mountain rescuers in Scotland have welcomed the decision to introduce privatised search and rescue helicopters to replace those of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

New free pack details Orton and Tebay walking and cycling routes

Many walkers will have a fleeting acquaintance of Orton in Cumbria. The village is on the route of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, and feels mo...

Prince Charles helps HF Holidays celebrate centenary with Cumbria visit

The Prince of Wales visited a Cumbrian holiday venue to help a co-operative celebrate its centenary. The heir to the throne talked to guests taking...

Bristow in the frame to provide rescue helicopter service as decision looms

The Government is due to announce which company has won the contract to provide search and rescue helicopters in the UK.

Walker dies on Ireland's fourth highest mountain Cnoc na Péiste

A walker has died after falling from a ridge on Ireland’s fourth highest mountain. The man fell from the ridge between Cnoc na Péiste and An Gun...

Carey Davies takes up hillwalking post at British Mountaineering Council

Two-thirds of the British Mountaineering Council’s members say they are first and foremost hillwalkers, despite the public perception the organisation caters mainly for climbers.

Lightweight brand Montane teams up with climber Andy Kirkpatrick

Lightweight clothing specialist Montane will sponsor one of Britain’s leading climbers. The Northumberland-based brand has teamed up with Andy Ki...

Search continues for missing Skye hillwalker Oliver Smith

A major search is continuing for a walker lost on the Isle of Skye. Oliver Smith failed to return to his holiday accommodation after setting out to...

Search underway for Skye walker missing on Blàbheinn

A search is underway on a Hebridean island for a walker reported overdue. Police Scotland said the man was walking in the Blàbheinn area of the Sk...

Police: search for missing walker Clive Dennier continues

Police said their extensive search for missing walker Clive Dennier is continuing. Mr Dennier, a journalist on the Strathspey and Badenoch Herald, ...

Missing walker Clive Dennier's car found in Knoydart

Police have found the car of a hillwalker who was reported missing on Monday. Northern Constabulary said Clive Dennier’s silver VW Polo was found...

Military staff 'may get jobs' as Bristow confirmed to run rescue helicopters

A US-owned company has been confirmed as the winner in bids to operate the UK’s privatised search and rescue helicopters.

Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter

Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.

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