Cockermouth rescuers pay tribute to John Dempster, who died this month

Mountain rescue team members have paid tribute to their former chair and vice-president, who died earlier this month.

Kim Collison wins Montane Winter Spine Race with third fastest time

Kim Collison has won the Montane Winter Spine Race. The Cumbria-based athlete led the race from its early stages on Sunday, and arrived at the fini...

On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed

These Italian-made boots are a good all-rounder for UK hillwalking...

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.

Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society

A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been busy out on the hill in the worst that the UK climate can throw at us to evaluate nine waterproof jackets.

Leaders set blistering pace in Spine Race after front runners retire

Leaders in the Montane Winter Spine Race are setting a blistering pace as they head north along the Pennine Way.

On test: trail-walking shoes reviewed

Eight pairs of walking shoes, suitable for use on the UK's trails, evaluated over extensive testing...

Rescuers reveal how new drone technology helped find body of missing Glen Etive walker

Mountain rescuers have revealed how newly developed technology helped find the body of a hillwalker who had been missing in the Glen Coe area for almost seven weeks.