Peak District
Bleaklow and Kinder venue for Marmot Dark Mountains night marathon
Organisers of a night-time mountain marathon have chosen some of the most challenging navigational terrain for runners.
Walker Brian Couzins completes seven-year Peak District marathon
A determined rambler braved swarms of bees and animal traps to walk into the record books and complete an epic seven-year journey in the Peak District.
Four national parks get £17m as part of Government plans to boost cycling
Four English national parks will get a £16.8m boost to encourage cycling under measures announced by the UK Government.
Peak District mountain biker dies in fall at Laddow Rocks
A mountain biker has died after a fall on a Peak District hillside. The man came off his bike near Laddow Rocks on Black Hill, north of Crowden, to...
Volunteers collect 25 bags of rubbish in Peak District Envirotrek clean-up
A fork stuck in a tree, discarded tent poles and numerous disposable barbecues were among items cleared from the national park countryside in the first of a series of clean-ups.
Keen-sponsored hill clean-up will take place in Peak and Lake Districts
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to clean up the environment and join in action pursuits for a second year.
Rescuers warn walkers of Peak District snow cornice hazard
A rescue team is warning of unusual hazards for walkers in the Peak District. The freakish wintry weather has created snow cornices in many locatio...
Kinder Scout path improvements pave the way for walkers
Paths on four routes up the Peak District’s highest hill have been improved to help walkers and reduce erosion.
Walkers' warning after shell exploded close to Peak District path
A mountain rescue team has warned outdoor enthusiasts about the dangers of unexploded shells near a popular Peak District path.
Stanage moors will benefit from heather 'haircut'
A popular Peak District moor will be getting a haircut to keep in top trim. The area close to Stanage Edge will have heather cropped by machinery t...
Mountain bike boss says council's Wigley Lane surfacing is 'vandalism'
A mountain bike company boss has described resurfacing work done on a popular cycling route as ‘vandalism’.
Gordon Moss named as mountain biker who died in fall at Laddow Rocks
The mountain biker who died in a fall at Laddow Rocks has been named. Gordon Moss, 54, of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, was with five companions on Bl...
Rescuers warn Black Hill flash floods may block Pennine Way route
Mountain rescuers are warning a section of a national trail may become impassable if expected heavy rain this week causes flash flooding.
Retailer urges climbers to join Peak District crag clean-up
A Peak District retailer is urging climbers to clean up the crags in the area this weekend. Hathersage-based Outside is repeating its crag clean-up...
Warning to walkers after unexploded shells found on Peak District moor
Mountain rescuers warned walkers and runners after dangerous unexploded shells were found on moorland.
Jelly babies sustain Trigger runners in Woodhead rescue team fundraiser
A mountain rescue team provided jelly babies and hot drinks to sustain fellrunners taking part in a fundraising event in severe conditions.
Major Goyt Valley search by 80 rescuers fails to find missing man Kevin Bird
A huge search involving more than 80 volunteers from three mountain rescue teams failed to find a man missing in the Peak District.
Mountain rescuers in action as snow strands motorists on high routes
Mountain rescue teams spent much of yesterday helping stranded motorists and dealing with emergencies caused by heavy snow in the Peak District.