View that first inspired Wainwright gets new indicator plaque

A new view indicator has been put up at the site where author Alfred Wainwright first glimpsed the Lakeland panorama that would inspire him to write his celebrated guidebooks.

Boy rescued from Lakeland fell after knee injury

A 10-year-old boy was rescued from a Lakeland fell after injuring his knee. Two rescue teams took part in the operation to bring the boy down from ...

Walkers urged to check deerstalking site before heading for Scottish hills

Walkers are being urged to check online before heading for the Scottish hills. The deerstalking season has begun and an online guide to where shoot...

Tourism body issues 'good practice' guide for outdoor challenge organisers

A tourism body has produced a guide for organisers of outdoor events to try to minimise problems in a national park.

Jelly babies will help fuel mountainrunners in one of country's toughest races

A thousand pounds’ worth of jelly babies and two lorry-loads of food will help fuel 1,000 competitors in one of the country’s toughest mountain events.

Government to consult public on extending coastal access to Isle of Wight

The coalition Government has announced it will consult the public on extending the England Coast Path to the Isle of Wight.

Two climbers treated after falls in busy weekend for rescue team

Two climbers were treated by mountain rescuers after falling within minutes of each other on a popular climbing crag.

Nine-hour rescue for climbers stuck in atrocious weather

Two climbers stuck on a crag were rescued in a nine-hour operation involving two mountain rescue teams and an RAF search and rescue helicopter crew.

Woman stretchered from Lakeland gill after fall

A woman was stretchered from a Lakeland beauty spot after falling and injuring her leg. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the walker...