Faindouran Lodge bothy in Cairngorms out of use after chimney collapse

Walkers have been warned not to use a Highland shelter after a chimney collapse left it in a dangerous condition.

Walkers rescued after getting stuck on icy Lake District route

Two walkers had to be rescued from a Lake District fell after they got stuck in icy conditions. Rescuers warned that correct equipment is essential...

Ten years on, Kate Ashbrook recalls victory in 'Hoogstraten path' case

The reopening of Framfield footpath number nine may not sound much like milestone in the struggle for walkers’ access.

Exhausted walker rescued in darkness from Sty Head

A walker was rescued after becoming exhausted on a Lake District fell. The 61-year-old was with his family near Styhead Tarn yesterday when he was ...

Blencathra walker rescued in night-time operation after ankle injury

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after injuring her ankle. The group the 42-year-old woman was with then became benighted as darkness fell...

Obama appoints outdoor co-op boss Sally Jewell to key cabinet post

The US president has chosen the boss of an outdoor retailer to be the country’s next Secretary of the Interior.

Minister praises national trails but Ramblers voice concerns for future

A coalition Government minister has praised England’s long-distance footpaths, saying they are important for the economy of the areas they pass through.

Barf walker stretchered from fell after ankle injury

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after injuring his ankle. The 64-year-old man was with a group walking on Barf today when he suffered...

Tourist bosses say 'titchy' Shard doesn't measure up to Lakeland grandeur

Tourist bosses in the Lake District are bigging up one of their prime attractions, saying it makes London’s tallest building seem like small fry.