Mountaineering leaders post first ascents of Himalayan peaks

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council and the president of the Alpine Club today released more details of their successful summit of an unclimbed peak in the Himalaya.

Wainwright devotee offers an evening in the author's company

A writer is offering audiences the chance of spending an evening with Alfred Wainwright, the celebrated guidebook author.

Injured fellrunner rescued after race tumble

A fellrunner was rescued after falling during a Lakeland race. The woman was treated by Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team after police alerted them a...

Police appeal for public help after buzzard shot

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a protected bird of prey died after being shot. The buzzard was found in the Yorkshire Dales by ...

Scots midge repellent set to help Aussies fight off the little biters

A repellent developed to fight off the scourge of Scottish summer outdoor activities is finding favour Down Under.

Scots Ramblers' boss calls on new Tory leader to tackle threat to wild land

The head of the Ramblers in Scotland has called on the nation’s new Conservative leader to lead a change in energy policy.

Controversial Highland windfarm hearing postponed

A planning hearing into the proposed building of 31 wind turbines in the Highlands has been postponed.

Walker dies after collapsing on moors

A man has died while walking on the moors in West Yorkshire. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team was alerted at 10.30am by Yorkshire Ambulance Ser...

Via ferrata continues as Honister bosses look for agreement on extension

Britain’s first via ferrata will continue to operate while its owners look for agreement with authorities over using a controversial extension.