Experts warn walkers: it's still winter on the hills

The calendar may say it’s spring, but in the mountains, it’s still firmly winter. Authorities in Snowdonia warned that full winter gear – inc...

Climbers rescued from Lakeland crag in five-hour operation

Three climbers were rescued from a Lake District crag where less than a month earlier a man was critically injured in an avalanche.

Six-hour rescue as Lakeland mountain walkers get lost

Five walkers were rescued from England’s third highest mountain after getting lost in the dark. Mountain rescuers spent six hours on Helvellyn af...

Arctic conditions greet Lakes new man at the top

The man appointed to the Lake District’s top job has been thrown in at the deep end, with snowdrifts of up to a metre greeting him as he started his new job.

Couple led to safety after night on Lakeland fell

A couple were led to safety today after spending the night on a freezing Lakeland felltop. The pair became benighted near the summit of the Old Man...

Wanted: winter mountaineer for top job

A top job is on offer for anyone who wants to go up in the world. If you fancy being paid to do a spot of hillwalking each day, now’s your chance...

Lakes Weatherline to get new number

Hillwalkers and climbers in the Lake District will need to key a new number into their mobiles from the beginning of next month.

Rescuers search wrong fell after walkers change plans

Rescuers spent the morning searching the wrong Lakeland fell today for a missing couple who had changed their planned route.

William joins Lakeland rescuers in Helvellyn ascent

Walkers setting out today to climb England’s third highest mountain could have been forgiven for thinking a major incident was underway on the fells.