Forestry Commission: no need to close affected dieback woodland to walkers

Britain’s forestry experts say there is no need to close woodland to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts following outbreaks of the deadly ash dieback fungus.

Bridge to Glencoe's Lost Valley finally reopens after two-month delay

The bridge leading to the Lost Valley in Glencoe has finally reopened, almost five months after it was closed for repairs.

Walker seriously hurt in 100ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

A walker was seriously injured when he fell 30m (100ft) from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.

Saturday premiere for Paul Diffley rockclimbing 'road movie' Odyssey

Tomorrow sees the release of an award-winning film producer’s latest work. Odyssey, Paul Diffley’s road-trip account of a two-week journey with...

Corbett survey by hill sleuths leads to separation of Highland twins

A survey by a pair of hill sleuths led to the separation of Highland twins. Two peaks above Glen Shiel that had previously been classified as a twi...

Woodland Trust calls for tighter controls as more ash cases found in Scotland

A conservation charity in Scotland repeated pleas to walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts to wash their boots, bike wheels and car tyres after visiting woodland, following the announcement of suspected cases of ash dieback disease north of the border.

Great Dun Fell rescuers discover walker in Napoleonic costume

Rescuers responding to a call for help from a pair of walkers caught out overnight in snow were alarmed to find one of them dressed in a Napoleonic outfit wielding a musket and sword.

UFO spotters prompt Lake District rescue call out on Stick Pass

A group of UFO spotters prompted a callout by mountain rescuers after their lights were spotted by a member of the public.

Yorkshire Dales caver rescued after collapsing in Sell Gill Holes

A caver had to be rescued from underground after collapsing in a Yorkshire Dales system. The 70-year-old man was in the Sell Gill Holes caves when ...