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Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
Work on demolishing a Highland bothy will start on Monday, the charity that cares for it said. A new building is planned at Culra on the Ben Alder ...
The Pennine Way: my route at 66
Last year I decided to celebrate qualifying for the state pension by tackling another oldie: Britain's first national trail.
Farmer finds body believed to be missing Yorkshire Dales walker David McCartney
A body believed to be that of missing walker David McCartney has been found in the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police said a farmer made the d...
Pressure grows on rail bosses to reopen Dalwhinnie crossing as MSPs join campaign
Pressure is growing on railway bosses to reopen a crossing used by outdoor enthusiasts to access Highland mountains and lochs.
Network Rail accused of high-handed act in locking Ben Alder walkers' crossing
A walkers’ charity has accused a rail authority of acting in a high-handed manner after it padlocked a level crossing used by walkers to reach popular hills in the Highlands.
Rescuers plead with public not to put themselves in harm's way
Rescuers have pleaded with walkers to think carefully before they head out for their daily exercise. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team said memb...
Calder Valley rescuers' finances under pressure as lockdown sees callouts increase
A rescue team which has bucked the trend and seen an increase in callouts is appealing to the public to stay within their capabilities when exercising.
Calder Valley rescuers called out to aid walkers injured on local lockdown exercise
West Yorkshire rescuers were called out three times in 24 hours to aid injured walkers and a high-risk missing person.
Firefighters tackle second blaze in two weeks at Pennine moorland site
Firefighters are battling a moorland blaze at the same site as a similar wildfire two weeks ago. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fir...
Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date
A mountain bothy that has been closed to the public for more than 11 years after asbestos was found in it will be demolished.
Runner Jasmin Paris among outdoors personalities recognised in birthday honours
Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris is among those from the outdoors community recognised in the birthday honours.
Major search continues for walker David McCartney, missing in Yorkshire Dales
A major search continued on Wednesday for a missing walker in the Yorkshire Dales. Police issued an updated picture of David McCartney, who told hi...
Newcomers Garry Greenhow and Rose Mather claim victory in Three Peaks Race
Newcomers were victorious in the Three Peaks Race, which was staged for the first time in 18 months. Garry Greenhow took first place and Rose Mathe...
Calder Valley rescuers pay tribute to ex-leader Neville Sharp after his death
Rescuers have paid tribute to a former team leader who died earlier this month. Neville Sharp was a life member of Calder Valley Search and Rescue ...
Calder Valley rescuers have busiest day in their history on hottest day of year
A West Yorkshire rescue team had the busiest day in its history on the hottest day of the year so far.
Rescuers called after walker trampled by cows near Halifax
Rescuers were called out to aid an injured walker who was trampled by cows in the West Yorkshire countryside.
Calder Valley rescuers don protective kit in callout to injured woodland walker
Rescuers donned protective kit when they were called out to help an ambulance crew aid a walker with an injured leg.
Firefighters diverted from virus work after controlled burning causes wild fire
Fire chiefs have called for all controlled moorland burning to be halted after a blaze on the Pennine hills.