National park rangers will hand out fixed penalties

National park rangers are to be given the power to issue fixed-penalty tickets to litter louts and dog owners who refuse to clean up after their pets.

Survey puts Welsh mountain into 1,000m 'super league'

The league of Welsh ‘super mountains’ gained a new member today with the news that a survey of a Snowdonia peak revealed its true height to be more than 1,000m Glyder Fawr, Wales’s fifth highest mountain, has been promoted to the super league following measurements by hill sleuths Graham Jackson, John Barnard and Myrddyn Phillips.

Navigation advice on offer from Trust expert

Walkers are being offered the chance to learn how to navigate on the hills, with advice from an expert ranger.

Woman airlifted from fell after head injury

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling and injuring her head. The 55-year-old was walking with a companion on the Knott, above Patterdale...

Boat launched to rescue walker after crash blocks road

Mountain rescuers used their specialised boat to reach an injured walker after a road accident blocked their way.

Walkers rescued after mountain stream turns to torrent

A group of walkers was rescued after being cut off by raging waters on England’s highest mountain. Members of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team had to...

Footpath cuts will harm rural economy, campaigner warns

A leading walkers’ campaigner today attacked plans to cut spending on footpaths. Speaking at the opening of the South Pennines Walk and Ride Fest...

Five in running for top mountain book award

The shortlist for one of mountain literature’s top awards has been announced. The Boardman Tasker prize, named after Peter Boardman and Joe Taske...

Woman airlifted after fell tumble

A walker was airlifted to hospital after a fall on a Lake District fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the woman’s plight at 2.5...