Injured walker airlifted after Lakeland fall

A walker was airlifted to hospital after breaking her leg in a fall in the Lake District. The 60-year-old woman, from the USA, was walking on the p...

Official figures show more Scots heading for the outdoors

More people are heading for the outdoors in Scotland, according to figures released today. Walking is the most popular outdoor activity, Scottish N...

'Near perfect' conditions help more than 2,000 finish Ten Tors Challenge

More than 2,000 teenagers completed the gruelling Ten Tors Challenge at the weekend, in conditions described by organisers as near perfect.

Hypothermic walker rescued on challenge route

A walker attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks was rescued today in high wind and rain on one of the mountains.

Jez Bragg takes the Fellsman title in record time

Ultra runner Jez Bragg set a new fastest time in one of Britain’s toughest races at the weekend. The Dorset-based athlete broke the six-year-old ...

Tunnel vision extends Peak route for walkers and cyclists

An innovative national park route which passes through four former railway tunnels will open later this month.

Last minute access bar puts Fellsman race in jeopardy

A long-distance challenge event that has run for almost 50 years was put in jeopardy at the last minute when land managers told organisers they would not let participants cross their land.

Climber summits Everest for 21st time

A record-breaking mountaineer has climbed Everest for the 21st time. USA-based Apa Sherpa was joined on the world’s highest summit yesterday by f...

Caver rescued from mineshaft after eight-hour search

A caving enthusiast was rescued from a disused mineshaft after he was reported missing. The 83-year-old Edinburgh man was found at the foot of the ...