Walkers airlifted after 200m Highlands fall

Two walkers were airlifted from a mountain after falling about 200m (650ft). Members of the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team went to the men’s aid...

Rare plants return to corbett site after fence trial

A decision to fence off part of an upland beauty spot to allow the growth of rare alpine plants has been a success, according to a conservation charity.

Happy Christmas from everyone at grough!

All the team at grough wish our readers, friends and all those in the great outdoors a very happy Christmas.

Lake District earthquake shakes residents

A minor earthquake shook residents of Cumbria last night. The tremor, with a local magnitude of 3.5, occurred at 10.59pm on Tuesday and was felt th...

England's national parks hit by 28 per cent cuts

England’s national park bosses were left reeling today after being told they face budget cuts of more than 28 per cent over the next four years.

Walker treated after slipping on ice

A walker was treated by rescuers for a broken arm after slipping at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The 71-year-old woman fell on hard-packed snow i...

Ted Moult's feather goes missing from Tan Hill Inn

The owner of one of England’s highest pubs, visited by countless walkers,  has become the victim of a heinous crime.

Ramblers urge council to reverse footpath staff lay-offs

The boss of Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group will today see at first hand the problems caused by cuts to rights of way staff.

Avalanche warnings and minus 25C windchill for Highlands

Walkers, climbers and mountaineers heading for the northern Cairngorms are being warned that the risk if avalanche is considerable.