Three Peaks Challengers try to hitch lift from exhausted mountain rescuers

A team of cheeky Three Peaks Challengers asked exhausted mountain rescue volunteers for a lift back to their minibus.

Mountain rescuers called to Lakeland yacht mayday

A rescue team was stood down after a Lake District mayday call turned out to be a false alarm Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to a call from police at 5pm today, Friday, after reports that a yacht was sinking on Ullswater.

War of words breaks out as Honister zip-wire decision approaches

A war of words has broken out over plans for a white-knuckle tourist attraction on a Lake District fell.

Walker injured in 100ft fall from Lakeland fell

A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering head and chest injuries when he fell 30m (100ft). The 74-year-old fell while close to Thornhow E...

Walkers warned after Highland bothy burns down

Walkers are being warned a Highland bothy is out of action after it burned down. The Mountain Bothies Association said it was told the Gleann Dubh ...

Alan Hinkes talk will mark festival anniversary

Britain’s only summiteer of all the world’s 8,000m mountains will give a talk to mark the 10th anniversary of a walking festival.

Rescued munro walkers were spooked by adder

Two walkers had to be rescued from the most southerly munro after leaving the tourist path and being ‘spooked’ by an adder.

Highland walkers urged to check stalking website before heading for hills

A pilot website to enable walkers to check where deerstalking is taking place is running again. The Heading for the Scottish Hills site was set up ...

Police urge walkers to look out for illegal bikers on national park trails

Police in a national park are appealing to walkers to be on the lookout for anyone they suspect of off-roading illegally.