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Body of runner Ed Catmur found on Cross Fell after 24-hour search involving 82 rescuers

The body of a fellrunner was found on the highest fell in the Pennines after a huge search lasting 24 hours.

Major search launched for Scafell Pike walkers who split from their group

Four rescue teams and two search dogs and handlers joined a major operation to find two walkers reported missing on England’s highest mountain.

Walker airlifted to hospital after tumbling 10m in Lake District woodland

A walker was airlifted from Lake District woodland after tumbling more than 30ft when she slipped on steep ground.

Severe Lakes weather forces abandonment of OMM races for only third time

The Original Mountain Marathon has been called off for only the third time in its 54-year history. Flooded roads in the Lake District made safety t...

Sabrina Verjee runs Wainwrights round in less than six days to set new record

Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has set a new record for completing all 214 Wainwright fells. She arrived back at her starting point in Great Lang...

Runner Sabrina Verjee sets out on renewed Wainwrights record attempt

Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has hit the Lake District fells in a renewed effort to set a fastest time for completing the Wainwrights.

Sabrina Verjee still ahead of Wainwrights schedule after 'brutal' day of blizzards

Endurance runner Sabrina Verjee has had to contend with weather described by one observer as ‘brutal’ on the fourth day of her challenge to summit all the Wainwright fells.

Runner Sabrina Verjee sets out with record six-day target for Wainwrights round

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is attempting another continuous round of the Wainwright fells. The Cumbria-based veterinary surgeon set out on Friday m...

Photo of Buttermere at dawn wins top prize in Wainwright Society contest

A picture of Buttermere shot at dawn has won the annual photographic competition run by the Wainwright Society.

Injured and exhausted dog stretchered from Lake District fells

Rescuers were called out to a dog in distress on the Lake District fells. The injured and exhausted animal refused to move for its owners while ret...

Three mountain rescuers appointed MBEs in New Year Honours

Three volunteer mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Tony Hood, Alistair Hume and Nick Owen were all appointed MBEs for ...

Lakeland walker's map problems after losing glasses lead to rescue callout

A walker was rescued from a Lake District fell after getting into difficulties when he lost his glasses.

Lakeland walker broke thigh after opting for safer stay-home holiday

A walker who decided to play safe by holidaying at home ended up being airlifted from a Lake District fell after breaking her leg.

Runner Sabrina Verjee continues good pace in quest for Wainwrights record

Runner Sabrina Verjee continues to make progress in her latest bid to set a record time for summiting the Lake District’s Wainwright fells.

Climb instructor and mountain rescuer Sam Pilcher dies after Lakes crag fall

A climbing instructor and mountain rescue volunteer has died after an accident last week on a Lake District crag.

Sabrina Verjee 11 hours ahead of schedule as Wainwrights challenge continues

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is forging ahead in her attempt on the record for a continuous round of the Wainwright fells.

Top landscape photographers' works auctioned to help injured rescuer Chris Lewis

A group of top landscape photographers is helping raise cash for a mountain rescuer badly injured during a callout.

Rescuer suffers life-changing injuries in 500ft fall during Lakeland callout

A volunteer mountain rescuer is in a serious condition in hospital after he fell almost 500ft during a callout.

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