Council 'shoots itself in foot' with proposed path cutbacks

Planned cutbacks to the footpath service of one of England’s most popular holiday destinations could land the authority with extra bills, a pressure group says.

Lakeland fell camper airlfited after being taken ill

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell yesterday evening after being taken ill. The 18-year-old, from North Lincolnshire, was on an overnigh...

Trail closure must be reviewed each year after council climbdown

Councillors have agreed to the controversial closure of one of England’s National Trails to allow a festival to take place – but said the organisers must apply for permission each year.

Kendal festival dates announced

It may seem like the projectors and lecterns have only just been packed away in Kendal, but the organisers of the town’s mountain festival want you to get your diaries out and plan for this year’s event.

Fury at plans for festival's National Trail closure

Councillors will be asked tomorrow to rubber stamp the closure of a National Trail to allow champagne-sipping festival goers to enjoy their culture in peace.

Colleagues pay tribute to Glencoe avalanche victims

Mountaineers spoke today of their sadness at the death of three colleagues on Buachaille Etive Mòr on Saturday.

Complaints as activity firm offers 'chav-free' holidays

An activity-holiday company that ran an email campaign promising chav-free tours has defended itself, saying the mailing was meant to be tongue-in-cheek.

Walker injured in Striding Edge fall

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after falling and injuring himself. The walker, from Birkenhead, Merseyside, slipped in icy condition...

Three die as walkers caught in Glencoe avalanche

Three mountain walkers were killed today and another was injured in an avalanche on Buachaille Etive Mòr.