Skiddaw walker rescued after ankle injury

A walker was stretchered from a Lake District fell after injuring his leg. The 46-year-old man was walking on the northern flanks of Skiddaw on Sat...

British father and 12-year-old son die in Mont Blanc trekking fall

A British man and his 12-year-old son have died in a falls on the Mont Blanc massif in France. The 48-year-old was believed to be trying to rescue ...

Hands off Cape Wrath, Ramblers tell Ministry of Defence

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity is calling on the Ministry of Defence to abandon plans to extend its firing range at the country’s most north-westerly point.

Experts say Easter's on the way but it's still winter in the mountains

Mountain experts are reminding Easter holidaymakers that Scotland’s hills are still in full winter condition.

Fledgling Lesotho rescuers will learn from Scottish mountain expertise

A group hoping to set up a rescue service in Africa will spend time with experts in Scotland to learn from their world-class knowledge.

Jess the collie's radio message is plea to walkers to clean up after their dog

A four-legged expert is taking to the airwaves to encourage dog owners to clean up after their animals in the Scottish countryside.

Floating flags will aid Pennine Way walkers in Northumberland Cheviots

Parts of the northernmost section of Britain’s first national trail will be on a firmer footing after work to repair the route.

Climber airlifted to hospital after fall in Coire an t-Sneachda

A climber was airlifted from a Highland mountain after suffering serious injuries in a fall. Police were alerted about 2.20pm yesterday, Sunday, af...

Would-be adventurers will make their pitch for cash live at Keswick festival

Would-be adventurers will come under the spotlight at a mountain festival as they bid for a grant from a leading outdoor gear brand.