Supporters' club takes control of long-distance Wainwright route

A new supporters’ club has been formed to promote a long-distance route first walked by Lakeland author Alfred Wainwright 74 years ago.

Night-time rescue for injured Scafell Pike walker

A walker was rescued from England’s highest mountain in a night-time operation after injuring his leg.

Four children among walking group rescued after getting lost in cloud

Eight walkers were rescued after getting lost in thick cloud on a Lakeland fell. Kendal Mountain Rescue Team was called out yesterday, Sunday, at 6...

Military exercises will put GPS units out of action

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned their Global Positioning System receivers may be affected by military jamming exercises.

Tory peer replaces Labour lord as head of conservation group

A Labour peer is stepping down as president of a conservation charity, and will be replaced by a Conservative farming and landowning member of the House of Lords.

Second rescue in eight days for walker on Snowdonia mountain

A walker was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain for the second time in eight days. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was called out on Thu...

Welcome for first ever Scots path order for trail extension across estate

Scotland’s environment minister confirmed the first ever compulsory path order today to force an estate to allow an extension of the Speyside Way across its land.

Plenty of space for camping as tent team sets altitude record

Perhaps it’s something in the air, but the team at Scottish outdoor brand Vango went stratospheric with their latest jaunt: space camping.

Government u-turn on buzzard-capture scheme in face of public outcry

The coalition Government has performed a u-turn on its plans to capture birds of prey and blast their nests with shotguns.