£10k gift will mark life of mountain rescuer who died in climbing accident

The family and friends of a former mountain rescue team member who died in a climbing accident earlier this year have donated £10,000 to a fund to commemorate his life.

Missing walker turns up safe after major night-time search

A walker was found safe and well in the early hours after being reported overdue from a hike in the Lakeland fells.

National park bus service aims to ease traffic problems

A community bus service has been set up in an attempt to ease traffic problems at a national park honeypot.

Cool's team safe on Everest as three die near summit

British Everest record-holder Kenton Cool has assured followers he is safe on the world’s highest mountain after news of three deaths of climbers near the summit.

Sheep grazing helps wild flowers to thrive on walking and cycling trails

Wild flowers are again blooming beside a popular walking and cycling trail, thanks to sheep. A grant last year enabled the Peak District National P...

Last few places up for grabs in Highland mountain marathon

Organisers of a mountain marathon taking place next month said there are still a few places left. The Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon will be held in...

Three Peaks walker rescued after ankle injury

A walker tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks had to be rescued after injuring herself on the route. The 38-year-old woman injured her ankle yesterda...

Mountain rescue dog handlers' plea as funding falls short

Volunteers whose dogs help find missing walkers and mountaineers are pleading for the public’s help in funding their group.

Mountain rescuers will light beacon on Beacons for Queen's jubilee

Mountain rescuers plan to join the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations by lighting a beacon – on the Brecon Beacons.