Shaun takes up new mountain rescue post as more head for the hills

Scotland’s mountain rescue umbrella organisation has appointed an experienced outdoor instructor with a brief to improve communications and service during a period of expected increase in demand from walkers and climbers.

Julia takes to the countryside as TV stars flock to Dales

Walkers’ favourite Julia Bradbury will join comedy actor Hugh Dennis for a television exploration of a national park later this week.

Climber in Nevis fall is in 'serious but stable' condition

A climber who fell more than 1,000ft from Ben Nevis’s North Face is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, police said.

Lakeland walker dies after 200ft fall

A walker has died after falling 200ft (60m) from a Lakeland fell. The man, believed to be from the Preston area, was with a friend on the High Stre...

One climber dies and another badly injured in Nevis fall

One person has died and another was seriously injured today in a climbing accident on Britain’s highest mountain.

Walkers call for help after getting stuck in wintry conditions

A group of walkers called out mountain rescuers today after getting stuck in wintry conditions on a felltop.

Birthday rescue for mum as family takes wrong turn in mist

A birthday stroll up a Lakeland fell took a turn for the worse when a family got lost and headed in the wrong direction.

Access fears as Ramblers condemn council land sell-off

The Ramblers have condemned the decision by a local authority to sell off parts of an area of outstanding natural beauty despite a 35,000-name petition against the move.

Police appeal after theft of outdoor gear

Police are investigating the theft of a car-load of outdoor gear. The owner had parked the locked vehicle in a remote area of County Durham. The...