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Ultrarunner Tom Hollins has abandoned his attempt to complete a Lakeland Round of 330 peaks.

The athlete cited bad blisters and nausea for his decision to give up the challenge after summiting 53 tops

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Company behind Dragon's Back Race and Cape Wrath Ultra goes out of business

The company behind some of the UK’s toughest mountain running events has gone out of business, Director Shane Ohly said Ourea Events has ceased trading.

Two rescue teams and two helicopters go to aid man after 300ft fall on Helvellyn

A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when he fell more than 300ft on the Helvellyn range.

Pre-pack administration deal allows Alpkit to continue trading

Outdoors company Alpkit said it has secured its operating future by entering into a ‘pre-pack’ administration.

Ex-gamekeeper Racster Dingwall fined for raptor persecution in first case of kind

A former gamekeeper has been fined after he was covertly recorded trying to kill a legally protected bird of prey.

Lake District team saddled with hotel bill after rescued walkers fail to pay

A Lake District team has had to pay hotel costs for a pair of walkers they rescued, after the men left without settling their bill.

Climber 'miraculously' escapes serious injury in fall from wintry Great End

Rescuers said a man miraculously escaped serious injury in a fall on the Scafell range in the Lake District.

Manchester will host World Climbing Series round in 2027

Manchester will host a World Climbing Series event in 2027, five years since the UK last staged a round of the competition climbing world cup.

Sébastien Raichon wins Montane Spine Race at first attempt

Sébastien Raichon has won the Montane Spine Race at his first attempt. The French ultrarunner reached the finish at Kirk Yetholm at 7.43 on Thursd...

Climber dies after collapsing on Helvellyn

A man has died after collapsing on Helvellyn. Members of the public, including health professionals, went to the climber’s aid on Saturday after...

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.

On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed

The 'EVO' version of Danner's Mountain 600 is upgraded to make them a backpacking boot. How did they fare over the months?...

Follow in the Brontë sisters' footsteps to Top Withins, inspiration for Wuthering Heights

Take to the romantic wild Brontë moors, home to Cathy and Heathcliff, on this walk starting in the hilltop village of Haworth in West Yorkshire .

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