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.

Two injured walkers rescued in separate Yorkshire Dales incidents

A rescue team was called to two incidents involving injured walkers in the Yorkshire Dales. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted ...

Lakeland walker rescued after breaking ankle on Claife Heights

A woman was rescued from a Lake District fell after falling and injuring herself. The walker was in the Three Dubs area of Claife Heights yesterday...

Injured walker airlifted from Arthur's Seat

A walker was rescued from a landmark hill in the Scottish capital after falling and injuring himself.