Plea for walkers to pack a torch after night-time rescue

Rescuers reminded walkers to pack a torch after they had to stretcher to safety a woman who was lost in the dark on a Peak District hill.

Village greens at risk from latest Government plans, campaigners say

The English village green is at risk from Government plans to change the rules on registering land for local use, campaigners said.

National park bosses look to set up 'visitor payback' scheme

National park bosses will gather to examine ways for visitors to contribute directly to conservation and heritage schemes.

Rescued walker tells 'heroes' of nightmares after fall

A walker who fell from Yorkshire’s highest peak told of her enduring nightmares after her ordeal, when she met rescuers who saved her life.

Mountain boss hails safety day 'a great success'

The head of Scotland’s mountaineering council hailed the nation’s first safety day dedicated to hillwalkers and mountaineers as a great success.

High-value jackets go as bungling burglars hit outdoors store

Bungling burglars managed to hit each other’s cars in an early morning raid on an outdoors retailer today.

Injured walker rescued in seven-hour operation

An injured walker was rescued from England’s highest mountain in a seven-hour operation described as ‘extremely arduous’.

Canyoner injured in Highland river fall

Mountain rescuers were joined by a Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth after a woman injured herself jumping into a gorge at a Highland beauty spot.

Mountain body offers membership gift for the hill-goer with everything

The Highland mountain tops have received their first true coverings of snow for the winter, and a chill wind has replaced the freakish Mediterranean heatwave that engulfed much of Britain last week.