Twitter and Facebook groups aim to raise cash to buy Blencathra

A social media campaign to crowdsource the purchase of one of Lakeland’s best loved mountains is gathering pace.

Wainwright fans seek first-hand accounts of encounters with late author

Did you ever come across a familiar-looking taciturn bespectacled fellwalker on your travels? Aficionados of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainw...

Mountain biker rescued by Cleveland team after crash above Square Corner

A mountain biker was rescued after crashing on a trail in the North York Moors national park. Ambulance staff asked for help from Cleveland Mountai...

Walker airlifted after breaking ankle on Shap Fells

A walker was airlifted from a Cumbrian fell after breaking her ankle. The woman was with a larger group walking on the Shap Fells when she suffered...

Walker suffers head injury in fall above Malham Cove

A walker was rescued after slipping and injuring his head at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The 81-year-old man was crossing the limestone pavement...

Woodhead rescue team will show skills as it gears up for Tour de France

A mountain rescue team celebrating its 50th anniversary will demonstrate its skills as part of the national Mountain and Cave Rescue Awareness Weekend.

Mountaineers urge council to take action on Glen Lyon estate access

Mountaineers are urging a local authority to take action after more than 600 people reported problems walking on a Highland estate.

Leyburn police appeal for information after buzzard shot dead

Police are asking for the information from the public after a buzzard was shot dead just outside the Yorkshire Dales national park.

Climber Alan Hinkes goes head-to-head with Beckham and Murray for award

Record-breaking mountaineer Alan Hinkes has joined an elite list including footballer David Beckham and tennis player Andy Murray.