More than 400 would-be MPs back Ramblers' coast campaign

More than 400 would-be MPs have pledged to support the setting up of an all-England coastal path if elected.

Woman airlifted after 80m Lakeland fall

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling from a Lake District crag. The 22-year-old woman fell 80m (260ft) from Pillar Rock in Ennerdale on...

Gathering hears of BMC push for wider Welsh coast access

Members of the British Mountaineering Council will see their subscriptions frozen following a decision at the organisation’s annual meeting at the weekend.

Swedish Girls publishers fold after Ordnance Survey dispute

The publishers of a bawdy tale of romance and footslogging on the West Highland Way have thrown in the towel in a legal dispute with Britain’s national mapping agency.

Duke's Award girl stretchered from Lakeland fell

A teenager had to be carried from a Lake District fell today after slipping and injuring her leg. The 17-year-old girl from London was taking part ...

Rescue helicopters stick to life or death cases during flight ban

Britain’s emergency search and rescue helicopters will still respond to life-threatening situations during the aviation crisis sparked by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland.

William will join RAF Valley rescue crew after training

Prince William will join the search and rescue helicopter crews at a Welsh airbase if he passes his pilot training, it was announced today.

Avalanche service winds up as winter loses its grip

Scotland’s avalanche forecasting service has been scaled back as the winter season draws towards a close.

Julia confirmed president as trad Ramblers hold sway

Traditionalists held the upper hand at the Ramblers’ annual meeting at the weekend. The General Council of the campaigning charity met for the 75...