News

Open Spaces Society celebrates 150 years of access 'battle honours'
Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation has produced a list of more than 100 ‘battle honours’ as it prepares to mark its 150th anniversary.
Two teams rescue dog stuck down north Wales mineshaft
Mountain rescuers came to the aid of a dog owner after her animal found itself in a hole. A woman and her teenage son were walking their jack russe...
Cleveland rescue team to hold recruitment day in search for new members
A mountain rescue team is on the lookout for new members. Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team will hold a recruitment evening next Wednesday for potenti...

New group Rewilding Britain wants to see wolves and bison back in country
A new charity has been formed to promote the reintroduction of wild species into the countryside. Rewilding Britain wants to see animals such as be...
Widow speaks out after coroner says neglect led to Army Brecon Beacons deaths
The widow of one of the three reservist servicemen who died during a special forces proving exercise in the Brecon Beacons has challenged the Ministry of Defence to change its procedures.
Lake District rescuers called out twice to aid walkers on High Street range
Rescuers were called out to walkers in difficulty on the High Street range in the Lake District twice in three hours.

Duke of Edinburgh's group rescued from Black Mountain after walker falls ill
A group of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award walkers were rescued after one of their team became unwell on the Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons.
Four free phone apps that will help you identify moorland wildlife and features
Can you tell your curlew from your dunlin? Can you differentiate between Yorkshire fog and sheep’s fescue? Help is at hand for outdoor fans in a ...
Mountaineers welcome decision to turn down Beinn Mhòr windfarm plans
Campaigners have welcomed the decision to turn down plans for a windfarm near Glen Affric. Both the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the John...
Lake District climber suffers spinal injuries in 30ft fall from Goat Crags
A climber was airlifted to hospital after suffering spinal injuries in a 30ft fall on a Lake District crag.

Yorkshire Dales staff tackle Three Peaks in fundraiser for Three Peaks
Staff from a national park raised more than £3,000 for the upkeep of footpaths on a challenge route – by completing the walk itself.
Walker airlifted from Great Gable after breaking ankle
A walker was airlifted from Great Gable after breaking her ankle. The woman, from East Yorkshire, was walking with her partner on the mountain when...
Injured walker rescued from remote Northumberland hillside
An injured walker was rescued from remote moorland in the Northumberland national park. Volunteers from the North of Tyne and the Northumberland Na...

Mammut staff mark Matterhorn ascent's 150th anniversary with Peak climb
A Swiss outdoor brand’s British staff have recreated the ascent of one of the world’s best known mountains to mark the 150th anniversary of its first being climbed.
Four walkers rescued after getting lost in mist while coming down Cnicht
A group of walkers was rescued after getting lost coming down a mountain in north Wales. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 6.15...
Major weekend search fails to find missing Nevis walker Tom Brown
A major search by rescuers over the weekend has failed to find a walker missing in the Highlands. Tom Brown was last seen 10 days ago in the Glen N...

Head for heights needed as Iain Miller climbs Donegal sea stack Cnoc na Mara
If you don't have a head for heights, you may want to skip this vertiginous video from climber Iain Miller.
Volunteers bag 11 loads of rubbish and beer keg in Wasdale clean-up
Wasdale, home to England’s highest mountain and deepest lake, is looking a little more spruce after the efforts of a volunteer clean-up squad.