Vandal problems force charity out of bothies

Vandalism and misuse of two bothies in southern Scotland have forced a national charity to give up their care of the buildings.

Man critical after Lakeland avalanche fall

A man who was swept 230m (750ft) down a Lakeland mountainside in an avalanche is in a critical condition in a hospital intensive-care unit with head injuries.

Police body's grant to mountain rescuers for flood-damaged gear

Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have been given a grant by Cumbria’s police authority to help replace equipment lost and damaged during last year’s floods.

Film will follow Mosaic Lakeland champions

The work of ethnic minority community champions who encourage visits to our national parks will feature in a film to be shown next month.

Second Glencoe rescue after woman falls from mountain

A woman was airlifted to hospital this afternoon after falling on a Highlands mountain. Police were alerted at 4.15pm today after the climber injur...

Injured man airlifted from Highland ridge

An injured mountaineer was airlifted to hospital from a Highland ridge this afternoon. The man was rescued on Aonach Eagach in Glencoe in an operat...

Want to tackle eight peaks to help mountain rescue?

Fancy a stroll in Snowdonia aided by the warm glow of knowing you’re helping fund mountain rescue? OK, the Oggie 8 Challenge is a bit more than a...

Countryside walkers 'should have to pass test'

Walkers should be made to take a test and have insurance before they are allowed to venture on to Welsh commons, according to one farmer.

Walker's body found in van after munrobagging trip

The body of a walker has been discovered in a van parked in a layby in the Scottish Highlands. Police said they believed Michael Coffield had been ...