Peaks supporters mark date with hill walks

Walkers took to the hills to celebrate the first anniversary of an organisation set up to support work on three of the Yorkshire Dales’ most popular mountains.

Extra time for Peak bosses to consider Losehill Hall closure

A national park authority has put off a decision on closing a learning centre to explore the chance of teaming up with partners to continue its service.

Nevis walker airlifted after slip

A walker was airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain yesterday after slipping while coming down from the peak.

Rescued walkers' thanks after mountain 'nightmare'

The parents of one of the two walkers rescued after spending the night on a Scottish mountain have thanked the teams who came to their aid and expressed regret for the expense and trouble the rescuers were put to.

Butterfield book reissue will raise cash for bothy group

A limited edition book by a giant of mountain literature is being republished to raise cash for the charity that looks after Britain’s mountain shelters.

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...