Kirkstone Pass in Lake District closed due to icy road conditions

Police in Cumbria say the Kirkstone Pass has been closed due to icy conditions. The A592 links Windermere and Ambleside with Patterdale and Ullswat...

Wash your boots and bike wheels to avoid ash dieback say Dales bosses

Outdoor enthusiasts visiting a national park are being urged to wash their boots and bike wheels after passing through woodland.

Outdoor access not a major factor in ash dieback outbreak, Ramblers say

Britain’s biggest walking charity said allowing public access to the outdoors does not pose a major risk of spreading the deadly disease affecting the country’s ash trees.

Teen 'incredibly fortunate' after Sharp Edge rescue involving five plus a dog

A rescue team warned of the dangers of tackling an accident blackspot route after it had to go to the aid of two separate groups yesterday.

Two teams share rescue duties as 2,500 OMM runners take to the Howgills

Two mountain rescue teams worked jointly over the weekend to ensure the safety of more than 2,500 competitors in one of the most popular challenge events.

Sir Chris Bonington in Westminster call to get Britons outdoors

Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington is stepping into the corridors of power to urge people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

More 'voodoo' in use by Langdale rescuers as walkers get lost in dark

A group of four walkers were rescued from a Lakeland fell after getting lost in the dark. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team used mobile phone...

Lost Scafell Pike walkers found in stretcher box after search by 50 rescuers

More than 50 volunteer mountain rescuers from four different teams were involved in an eight-hour search for two walkers lost on England’s highest mountain.

Six-year campaign pays off as unlawful Brecon Beacons fence removed

Campaigners are celebrating victory after an unlawful ‘emergency’ fence across national park land was removed.