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Rescue teams free scores of trapped motorists as blizzards hit Cumbria

Mountain rescuers were called out to help motorists and residents in Cumbria as blizzards swept the West of the county.

Hands off Cape Wrath, Ramblers tell Ministry of Defence

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity is calling on the Ministry of Defence to abandon plans to extend its firing range at the country’s most north-westerly point.

Major search ends after missing charity kayaker found camping

A charity kayaker has been given guidance after he sparked a huge search off the Norfolk coast. An operation involving Coastguard rescue teams, two...

Nick Burton's Wainwright's Way charts route from author's birth to death

The enduring fascination with the late author Alfred Wainwright continues for many outdoor fans. And now a walk leader has devised a 126-mile route...

Fran Capps named as second RAF officer to die in Cairngorms avalanche

The Ministry of Defence has named the second Royal Air Force officer who died in the Cairngorms avalanche on Thursday.

Minister praises national trails but Ramblers voice concerns for future

A coalition Government minister has praised England’s long-distance footpaths, saying they are important for the economy of the areas they pass through.

Council says 'no' to plans for nuclear dump in Lake District

The Lake District will not be the site of a new underground nuclear waste dump, councillors have decided.

Lakes charity urges councillors to halt Ennerdale nuclear dump process

An environmental charity is calling on councillors to halt the process that could lead to nuclear waste being buried under the Lake District.

Adventurer Tommy Brabham plans 7,000-mile walk round Britain's coast

A would-be adventurer plans to walk round the entire coast of Great Britain, and raise cash for an air ambulance service.

Three Ben Nevis climbers rescued after spending 18 hours on Tower Ridge

Three men were rescued from Britain’s highest mountain after spending more than 18 hours on a ridge.

Would-be adventurers will make their pitch for cash live at Keswick festival

Would-be adventurers will come under the spotlight at a mountain festival as they bid for a grant from a leading outdoor gear brand.

Night-vision system will be used on new Coastguard rescue helicopters

New search and rescue helicopters in Scotland will have the most up-to-date equipment when they come into service in summer, the company operating them said.

Fellranger author Mark Richards: the new Alfred Wainwright?

Next month will see a date a publisher says marks the handing over of Lakeland guidebook baton to a new generation.

Cairngorms walkers missing overnight found safe and well after search

Two walkers who were reported missing overnight in the Cairngorms have been found safe and well. Three mountain rescue teams joined the search for ...

Outdoor fan Kyleigh Hill will celebrate 30th birthday with 30 charity challenges

An outdoors fan will celebrate a milestone birthday year with a set of challenges that will see her cover the equivalent distance between her home and Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

Ramblers welcome news HS2 rail lines will avoid national parks

Britain’s biggest walking charity has welcomed today’s news that the two extensions of the planned HS2 railway lines will not pass through national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Walkers at St Cyrus reserve greeted by huge lumps of lard after storms

Four huge lumps of lard have been washed ashore on a nature reserve after recent storms. The bizarre finds are among a collection of oddities found...

Two climbers injured in fall at Mother Carey's Kitchen sea cliffs

Two climbers were injured after falling from a south Wales sea cliff. Milford Haven Coastguard was alerted by Dyfed Powys Police after the incident...

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