Central Beacons rescuers' veteran Huw Jones appointed MBE in New Year's Honours

A man who has served as a mountain rescue volunteer for more than 35 years has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.

Injured walker airlifted from Ingleborough after slip on ice

A walker was airlifted from one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after injuring himself. The 38-year-old slipped on ice while coming down from Inglebor...

Blencathra walkers rescued after getting stuck on steep ground

A couple were rescued from a Lake District fell after getting stuck on steep ground. A woman walking with her partner and their two dogs called for...

Dales walker airlifted after suffering leg injury on Barbon Low Fell

A woman was rescued from a fell in the western Dales after injuring her leg. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out by Cumbria p...

Happy Christmas from all of us at grough

We wish all of our readers and followers a happy festive season and an active outdoors yuletide. We hope you’ve had a great year on the hills and...

Detective work uncovers tragic story behind name of Policeman Crag in Lake District

Detective work by a member of Cumbria police’s staff has uncovered the story behind a Lakeland landmark’s name.

Team warns against using only phones for navigation after Bleaklow rescue

Rescuers warned walkers not to rely solely on mobile phones for their navigation after a couple had to be rescued from the slopes of the Peak District’s second-highest hill.

Ex-Army major James Stuart to take over as head of Lomond national park

A former infantry officer and boss of the Royal Yachting Association is taking over as head of Scotland’s first national park.

Winter arrives as Scottish avalanche service begins for Highland hillgoers

A vital winter service for hillgoers in Scotland resumes on Friday. Reports for six mountain areas will begin on the Scottish Avalanche Information...