Mountaineers appeal to windfarm companies to leave munros and corbetts alone

Mountaineers are calling on renewable energy companies to collaborate with them to ensure sensitive mountain areas are protected from windfarm development.

Police appeal for sightings of missing walker William Robb on Speyside Way

Police are appealing to outdoor enthusiasts for sightings of a man who has been missing on a popular walking route since yesterday morning.

Two new Ben Nevis navigation cairns now in place

Work on two new cairns to guide walkers and climbers on Britain’s highest mountain has been completed.

Outdoor industry boss Andrew Denton tells MPs: 'Britain on Foot has legs'

The boss of the trade body for Britain’s outdoor sector called on the whole industry to get behind its drive to get the country on its feet.

Two rescues for Keswick team as walkers injured in separate incidents

Two walkers were rescued in separate incidents in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at about 12.20pm yesterday when a 64-...

Catrin Patterson will tackle Everest trek for Aberglaslyn mountain rescuers

A woman will embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. Catrin Patterson will also climb the nearby peak ...

Lost family rescued from Twmpa 'lucky to be alive'

Mountain rescuers said a family found in atrocious conditions on a south Wales mountain after a six-hour search are lucky to be alive.

Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden in 'best ever' climb on new Shiva route

Alpine Club president Mick Fowler and his climbing partner Paul Ramsden have returned triumphant from the Himalaya after posting a first route on a technically difficult remote mountain.

Friends speak of Benny Rothman, 'ultra hero' at blue plaque unveiling

Guests at the unveiling of a blue plaque to the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass leader Benny Rothman paid tributes to the man viewed by many as a prime mover in the fight for public access to Britain’s uplands.