Bear Grylls will open Aberglaslyn rescue team's new base in Porthmadog

A world-famous adventurer is due to become an honorary member of a mountain rescue team after opening its new base today.

Exhausted Pennine Way walker rescued after 28-mile leg

An exhausted walker on the Pennine Way was rescued after becoming dehydrated and distressed. North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team was called out abou...

Dartmoor Ashburton rescue team overwhelmed as appeal tops £34,000

A team of rescuers said it is overwhelmed by the generous response to its appeal for cash for a new vehicle.

Environment minister Rory Stewart says national parks are 'soul of Britain'

Conservative junior minister and adventurer Rory Stewart said national parks are the ‘soul of Britain’.

Profits from Cicerone Nepal trekking book will help earthquake survivors

Profits from a new guidebook to trekking in Nepal will go to help charities in the Himalayan country dealing with the aftermath of the recent earthquakes.

Lost Glenridding walkers brought to safety after being chased by sheep

Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark when they were chased by a pair of sheep. The men were found about 200m from where they had...

John Muir Trust urges council to object to Creag Riabhach windfarm in Sutherland

A conservation charity is urging councillors to reject a bid to build a 22-turbine windfarm on a remote hillside in Sutherland.

Show park and ride scheme means two-day closure of Monsal Trail section

National park bosses are warning walkers and cyclists that a popular trail will close on two days as a major show takes place nearby.

Triumphant Leo Houlding reflects on fatherhood and death after Mirror Wall climb

Top climber Leo Houlding has spoken at length after his successful climb of the towering Arctic Mirror Wall, revealing that hungry polar bears threw a spanner in the works of the expedition.