Climber with injured ankle winched from Dow Crag after fall

A climber was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after injuring her ankle in a fall. The woman was descending Dow Crag yesterday when she fell...

Scots Government unveils plans for 30 new long-distance trails

The Scottish Government has announced ambitious plans to add 30 new long-distance routes to its network of trails in a bid to equal the best in Europe.

Hillwalkers urged to take care as police reveal second death, on Cruach Ardrain

Police in the Highlands have urged hillwalkers to be properly prepared after revealing that a second walker died on the mountains over the weekend.

Rescuers' winter warning after walker dies in 1,000ft fall from Ben Lomond

A walker has died after falling 1,000ft from a Scottish mountain. The man fell about 300m from the Ptarmigan ridge on Ben Lomond on Sunday after sl...

Campaigners launch three-pronged attack to try to save England's green spaces

Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation has launched a three-pronged campaign to help save England’s green spaces.

Scots mountains still in the grip of winter, despite onset of spring, says expert

Outdoor fans tempted to head for the Scottish mountains are being warned that, although spring may have sprung in the valleys, the hills are still in the grip of winter.

Peak District brewery marks right-to-roam 10th anniversary with new beer

Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to raise a glass to the 10th anniversary of open access with a new beer brewed in the Peak District.

Attacks on sheep prompt warning to Peak District dog walkers

Dog walkers in the Peak District are being urged to keep their pets on a lead after attacks on sheep.

Orienteer airlifted from Claife Heights after leg injury

A woman taking part in an orienteering event in the Lake District had to be rescued when she fell and injured her leg.