Ramblers' footpath volunteers' work saves councils £1m

Volunteers from Britain’s biggest walking charity contributed almost £1m-worth of work fixing footpaths last year.

Western Beacons rescuers will carry stretcher 50km to mark anniversary

Volunteer mountain rescuers will carry a stretcher across a 50km route in the Brecon Beacons this weekend to mark their team’s half-century.

It's summer in Fort William, but still winter on Ben Nevis, experts warn

Walkers heading for Britain’s highest mountain are being warned to expect snow, despite the onset of summer.

Lake District will host inaugural 24-hour mountain marathon

A mountain marathon with a different slant will take place in the Lake District this summer. The first Marmot24 will see runners tested non-stop ov...

Injured Thornthwaite Beacon walker airlifted as wife meets 'handsome men'

A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after injuring himself when he fell 65ft. The 72-year-old, from Somerset, was with his wife between Thr...

Rescue team launches fundraising page to replace member's stolen gear

A rescue team has launched a fundraising appeal to help one of its members who had £600 of gear stolen.

'Daring acrobatics' as stuck scrambler winched from Snowdonia crag

An experienced walker and climber had to be rescued after he got stuck on a route in Snowdonia. The 65-year-old from Manchester was tackling a scra...

Helm Crag ascent by Alan Hinkes tops Wainwright Society fundraiser

The only Briton to summit the world’s 14 highest mountains admitted he has yet to complete the ascent of the Lake District’s Wainwrights.

Calder Valley rescuers' plea after £600-worth of gear stolen from volunteer

A rescue team is appealing for the public’s help after gear worth £600 was stolen from one of its volunteer members.