Ramblers doctor says: less sitting; more walking

The new head of the Ramblers in Scotland has called on people north of the border to sit less and walk more.

Severe winter forecast leads to abandonment of Excalibur Marathon

Predicted severe winter weather has forced the abandonment of an off-road marathon due to be run in the Clwydian Hills this weekend.

Plea to Snowdon walkers after mother and son rescued in 70mph winds

A woman and her son suffering from hypothermia were airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after losing their way.

Mountain rescuers' warning to walkers as hills remain in grip of winter

Rescuers are appealing to walkers to take extra care as wintry conditions and unseasonably cold temperatures continue despite the official start of spring.

Montane and George Fisher gear sales will help Fix the Fells

An outdoor brand that sponsors one of the Lake District’s toughest races is teaming up with a retailer to raise cash for footpath repair.

Dumbarton Rock climbing routes preserved during graffiti clean-up

Climbing routes on one of Scotland’s toughest crags has been preserved during a spruce-up to remove graffiti.

MPs slam Government 'missed opportunity' to tackle wildlife crime

The future of the organisation that co-ordinates the policing of wildlife crime remains in doubt after the coalition Government refused to confirm its continued funding.

Peter and Charlie Saunders named as father and son in Mont Blanc death fall

The father and son who were killed in a trekking accident in the French Alps have been named. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said Peter Saunde...

Rescuers brave blizzards to find brothers stranded in Brecon Beacons

Mountain rescuers battled night-time blizzards to rescue two brothers who got into difficulties attempting the ascent of south Wales’s highest mountain.