Gear firm helps cyclists' 12,000-mile charity trip

A gear manufacturer is sponsoring a group planning to cycle from London to Cape Town to help the street children of Africa.

Injured walker airlifted after fellside slip

A walker was airlifted from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after slipping and breaking her wrist. The 65-year-old fell off the path at Force Gill...

Government planning changes will 'set back countryside 80 years'

Outdoors campaigners have reacted with alarm at the publication of the coalition Government’s proposals for changes to English planning laws, which they say look set to turn the clock back 80 years.

City workers urged to get outdoors at lunchtime

Workers in Scotland’s biggest city are being urged to get back in touch with nature. Scottish Natural Heritage is pushing Glasgow’s workers to ...

Volunteer mountain rescuers provide adventure treat for youngsters

Youngsters from three charities had a taste of adventure, thanks to volunteer rescuers. Mountain and cave rescue teams in the Peak District staged ...

Wainwright calendar will boost disabled charity funds again

A charity providing outdoor activities for people with disabilities will again benefit from sales of a calendar produced by fans of one of Lakeland’s best known guide-book authors.

Mountaineer steps up to 'dream job' as boss of outdoor trade group

A keen mountaineer has been appointed chief executive of the trade body representing outdoor industries in the UK.

Walkers treated after Dales fell rescues

A walker was rescued from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after suffering a knee injury in a fall. The 16-year-old boy slipped into a ditch above ...

Charity man who climbed wrong mountain bids for Olympic role

The man who led his charity fundraising team up the wrong mountain is hoping to be a torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics.