Buses aim to get walkers without cars into the Dales

Weekend walkers heading for the Yorkshire Dales can leave their cars at home following the introduction of new bus services into and around the national park.

Plans for Lakes-Dales 'bridge' national park to go ahead

Some of the best walking country in the North-West of England could be afforded further protection with the extension to two national parks.

First-timer Jez storms to victory in Fellsman

Novice Fellsman entrant Jez Bragg took the winner’s trophy at his first attempt this weekend, storming home in sometimes appalling weather conditions to finish the  course in less than 11 hours.

Walker's body found after four-day Highland search

Police have confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found near Ben Nevis. Louis Lebel, of Pimlico, London, fell into the Water of Nevis last...

Crash propeller saved avalanche climber in fall

A winter climber was probably saved from death by the freak intervention of the remnants of a 57-year-old tragedy.

New winner guaranteed for Fellsman as 400 hit the hills

One of the toughest events in the fellrunning calendar takes place this weekend when close to 400 competitors will climb a total of 3,350m (11,000ft) during the route across the highest ground in the Yorkshire Dales.

Police warn off-roaders they risk bike seizure

Police have warned motorcyclists they may have their bikes seized if they damage fragile moorland. North Wales Police put out the warning after rep...

Rescue colleague's tribute to man who helped so many in mountains

The mountain rescue team which lost one of its most experienced members in an accident in Snowdonia this week issued a tribute to him John Evans died while descending from Clogwyn y Grochan in the Llanberis Pass.

Mountain rescue expert dies in Snowdonia climbing fall

A mountain rescuer has died after a climbing accident in Snowdonia. John David Evans fell from a path on Clogwyn y Grochan yesterday evening after ...