Eric Pickles backs Yorkshire Dales planning stance on 6,000 barns

The Government has backed a national park’s stance on converting barns to shops and restaurants. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles dismissed an ...

Walkers found on road after getting lost in dark on Scafell

Rescuers reminded walkers of the importance of carrying a torch, map and compass on the hills after a search for two lost men on England’s second-highest mountain.

Rescuers praise injured walker who used plastic sheet to slide off hillside

Rescuers have praised an injured walker who slid on a plastic sheet to get herself off a fell. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 4.30pm...

Outdoor fans urged to support charity in 'David and Goliath' windfarm fight

Mountaineers are urging outdoor fans to back a conservation charity battling a windfarm proposal in what it says is a David and Goliath fight.

Steall Gorge route reopens after John Muir Trust carries out path repairs

A path in Glen Nevis has reopened after emergency repairs following a landslip. The footpath in the Steall Gorge was closed by owners John Muir Tru...

Giant 20m Snugpak sleeping bag unrolled to help homeless charity

A Yorkshire outdoors gear manufacturer is due to unveil the world’s biggest sleeping bag at a sports ground today.

Six callouts for new Edale mountain rescue recruits during testing weekend

New members of a mountain rescue team had a baptism of fire, with six rescues interrupting their planned final training assessment.

Naked Rambler Stephen Gough's human rights not breached, court rules

The Naked Rambler Stephen Gough has failed in an appeal to a European court against a breach of his human rights.

New book marks 50 years of Mountain Bothies Association

A new book charting the progress of the charity that looks after almost 100 mountain shelters has been published as the organisation approaches its 50th anniversary.