Julia takes up role as Scout ambassador

Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury, who is currently to be seen on BBC TV exploring the countryside with Hugh Dennis, has become an ambassador for Britain’s Scouts.

Kayak tragedy city urges Government to keep adventure licensing

A councillor from the city which lost four teenagers in a kayaking tragedy has started an e-petition calling on the Government to halt the proposed abolition of statutory licensing for adventure activities.

Man suffers serious injuries in Lakeland scrambling fall

A man suffered serious injuries after falling on a scrambling route today. The walker, in his 40s, tumbled 15m (50ft) while descending Sharp Edge o...

Climbers rescued in failing light after rope jams

Three climbers had to be rescued after getting into difficulties in failing light. The two women and a man, all in their 20s and from Nottingham, c...

Artist's gift will boost mountain rescuers' funds

An artist has donated a limited edition print of one of his works to help raise funds for rescuers. Goff Danter’s signed print has gone on sale i...

Charles meets Peak volunteers during national park visit

National park volunteers met the Prince of Wales during his visit to the Peak District yesterday. Prince Charles met 10 volunteer rangers when he c...

New Ramblers boss steps out with members for first time

The recently appointed boss of Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity joined a group of members in a walk for the first time yesterday.

Police name climber who fell to his death on Ben Nevis

Police have named the climber who died in a fall on Ben Nevis’s North Face at the weekend. Paul Guest, 32, of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, was ...

Outdoor brands admit use of controversial goose down in clothing

Two leading outdoor clothing companies have admitted their insulated products contain down from geese that have been force-fed.