Walker's body found after search on Ben Cruachan

A walker has died on a Scottish mountain after becoming separated from his companions. The 75-year-old was reported missing last night, Saturday, a...

Lost Starling Dodd walkers rescued from misty fell

A pair of walkers were rescued yesterday after getting lost in mist on a Lakeland fell. The walkers called for help yesterday from Starling Dodd ab...

Aira Force walker suffers suspected broken jaw in fall

A man was rescued from a Lakeland beauty spot after suffering a suspected broken jaw in a fall. The 66-year-old from Brighton was crossing the stre...

Farm manager Tom McKellar fined after poison find following eagle death

A farm manager has been fined £1,200 for possessing a banned poison so toxic a quarter of a teaspoon’s worth can kill a man.

Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans

Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.

Mystery as missing mountain rescue plaques returned

Two plaques that went missing from the headquarters of a mountain rescue team have been recovered. The circular signs were taken from the wall of t...

Pennine festival includes 47-mile cultural moorland walk

Outdoor fans looking for a challenge will be able to join a three-day walk along the Pennines on a route celebrating the Cultural Olympiad.

Poet Sir Andrew backs national park extensions during visit

A former Poet Laureate gave his backing to the extension of two national parks during a visit to see the areas in question.

Recession-hit outdoors industry launches Britain on Foot campaign

Outdoor industry representatives will next month launch a campaign to get the country on its feet. Britain on Foot is the brainchild of Andrew Dent...