Gable death walker named

Police have named the woman who died after a fall on Great Gable last Friday. Kirsty Densham, 35, of Oxford, was scrambling on Westmorland Crag, wi...

Don't get caught in the dark on the hills, warn rescuers

Rescuers today issued a warning to walkers: it gets dark on mountains when the sun goes down. The plea to be prepared when venturing on to the high...

George Band gets OBE in New Year's honours as rescuers pick up gongs

Mountaineer George Band has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list. The 79-year-old was the youngest member of the1953 team that put ...

Walker airlifted to hospital after Tryfan fall

A walker was airlifted from Tryfan after a fall on Heather Terrace. The woman was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor by a Sea King helicopter from R...

Wainwright Society honours cancer hero Tom

The cancer patient who braved blizzards and torrential rain to complete the Coast-to-Coast walk has been honoured by the Wainwright Society.

Countryside lovers can turn waste land to common good

Outdoor sleuths will have a chance to add to England’s access land – with help from the country’s oldest national conservation body.

Happy Christmas from everyone at grough!

The grough team would like to wish all our readers a Happy Christmas. We hope you have a great time over the festive period and that Santa brings y...

Walker rescued from Lake District fell

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell yesterday evening after getting lost in mist. The woman, from Richmond, North Yorkshire, was found by Pat...

Dales ranger will look after Pennine Way

A newly appointed national-park ranger will be responsible for looking after almost a fifth of the length of the Pennine Way.