Jez Bragg confirms defence of Fellsman title for 50th event

One of Britain’s top ultrarunners has confirmed he will defend his title later this month in one of the country’s toughest long-distance challenges.

Major mountain search called off after Facebook update

Rescuers have pleaded with paragliders and hang-glider pilots to ring police if they get into difficulties to let them know they are safe.

Snowdon death-fall walker named

The walker whose body was found by mountain rescuers on Snowdon earlier this week has been named. Stuart Tyrer, 23, of Cheadle Hulme in Greater Man...

Snowdon walker's body found after major search

The body of a walker has been found on Wales’s highest mountain. The man, in his 20s, was found by rescuers on the East Ridge of Snowdon this mor...

Bridleway grid decision is victory for 'people power'

A campaigner’s court victory in a rights-of-way battle is an example of people power, he said. Alan Kind appealed to the High Court to force a co...

Walker's whistles help guide rescue team

A rescue team stressed the importance of carrying basic kit after a lost walker was found by following blasts from his whistle.

Five walkers rescued after getting lost in low cloud

A group of walkers was rescued after getting lost in low cloud on Yorkshire’s second-highest peak. The five men and boys, aged between 13 and 49,...

Walkers rescued after tide leaves pair knee-deep in water

Two walkers were rescued after being swamped by the rising tide at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Liverpool Coastguard received a flood of calls about 11....

Mountain rescuers use boat to reach injured walker

A mountain rescue team used its boat to reach an injured walker in the Lake District. The young walker was undertaking an expedition with five othe...