Five will tackle Snowdon in memory of friend who died on mountain

Five men will walk to the top of Wales’s highest mountain in memory of a friend who fell to his death on the hill earlier this year.

Walker airlifted after fall from remote Highland peak

A man was airlifted from a remote Highland peak after falling and injuring himself. The walker fell about 2½m (8ft) near the summit of Stac Pollai...

Police appeal after buzzard's body found

Police are appealing for help from the public after the body of a protected bird of prey was found. Derbyshire Constabulary said the buzzard, which...

Medal routes launch hopes to inspire Scots to walk to fitness

Scotland’s sports minister will step out today to kick off a scheme to get Scotland on its feet in the run-up to the Olympics.

Almost 2,000 teens complete gruelling Ten Tors

Almost 2,000 teenagers managed to complete a tough two-day challenge over Dartmoor at the weekend. Organisers of the Ten Tors challenge said 251 of...

Beer and band gathering will help raise cash for mountain rescuers

Organisers of a Lakeland festival are hoping outdoors fans will come for some beer and boogie – and help swell a mountain rescue team’s coffers.

Views sought on next two stretches of English coast path

The Government’s advisory body on the outdoors has started a consultation on the next stretches of English coastline to be opened up to public access.

Nevis walkers rescued as weather warnings issued

Two walkers reported missing on Britain’s highest mountain were found safe and well. The men, who were tackling the Three Peaks challenge, had la...

2,400 teens start one of country's toughest moorland challenges

More than 2,000 teenagers are bedding down in temporary camps on Dartmoor at the end of the first day of one of England’s biggest outdoor challenges.