Walker airlifted from Lakeland path after ankle injury

A walker was airlifted from a long-distance route in the Lake District after injuring her ankle. The 71-year-old woman was walking on the Allerdale...

Rescuers: kayaker's equipment saved his life after falling into Afon Colwyn

Mountain rescuers called out to search for a missing kayaker on Snowdonia river said his buoyancy aid and wetsuit saved his life.

Navy Sea King crew airlifts lost walkers from Beinn Ghlas in heavy snow

Two walkers were airlifted to safety from a Highland peak by a Royal Navy helicopter crew flying in heavy snow in darkness.

Injured walker airlifted after slip on Snowdon

A walker was airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after injuring his knee when he slipped. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was called out this ...

Lost Easedale walker was reliant on smartphone, rescuers said

Rescuers warned of the dangers of not going adequately equipped while walking in the mountains after they had to guide a man to safety when he got lost.

Picking up an outdoor gear bargain could save lives, says expert

Picking up a bargain in the post-Christmas sales could save your life, an expert said. Dewi Davies, one of Snowdonia national park’s senior warde...

Amber warnings issued as storms due to return to hills on Friday

The Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning of storm-force winds across north Wales and northern England for Friday.

Happy Christmas from everyone at grough!

The team at grough would like to wish all our online friends a happy Christmas. We hope Santa fills your stockings with lots of outdoor goodies and...

Two die in rivers in Ambleside and Snowdonia as winter storm hits UK

Two people have died in incidents in rivers after a major winter storm brought torrential rain and high winds to much of Britain.