New walking trails offer insight into bloody Borders history

A series of new trails has been set up to lead walkers through the sites of bloody Borders raids that left residents in fear of their lives.

Pair rescued after getting stuck on Lakeland fell

A couple had to be rescued after getting stuck on steep ground on a Lake District route. The pair were walking on the fells above Borrowdale yester...

Flashing torch leads rescuers to injured Lakeland walker

An injured walker directed rescuers to his position by flashing his torch during a 6½-hour night-time operation.

Police repeat appeal to hillwalkers after five rescues in one day

Police in the Highlands have renewed their appeal to hillwalkers to be prepared and properly equipped when they venture on to the mountains.

Climbers warned to stop using via ferrata models after fatal accident

A gear manufacturer is warning outdoor enthusiasts not to use some of its equipment following a fatal accident earlier this year.

Ramblers' autumn walks will celebrate Britain's woodlands

The coalition Government wanted to sell off huge swathes of forestry in England, and now one of the organisations instrumental in pushing for a u-turn on the sell-off is urging the public to take a walk in the woods.

Teen rescued after gill-scrambling slip leads to injury

A teenager was rescued from a popular gill-scrambling route after injuring herself. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 4pm yesterday, ...

Second police force warns against reliance on smartphones on mountains

A second police force has warned hillwalkers not to rely on smartphone apps as their sole navigation tool on the mountains of Scotland.

Teen airlifted from Lakeland fell after head injury

A teenager was airlifted from a Lakeland mountain today after hitting his head while on an outdoor course.