Sat-nav drivers run into trouble on Lakes passes

Motorists in the Lake District are having to be rescued on high mountain passes because they are relying on their satellite navigation systems.

Lifetime award for Butterfield, author of 'hillwalkers' bible'

The author of one of the best known hillwalking tomes was today granted a lifetime achievement award.

Power lines go in Peak view improvement

Now you see them, now you don’t: there will be no crossed wires for walkers in a Peak District beauty spot thanks to a scheme to bury unsightly electricity lines.

Mountain council produces guide to Scots peaks

If you’re about to start out on your bagging career, or simply want a bit of guidance on which of Scotland’s high mountains class as munros, marilyns, grahams or the rest, you could do worse than download a free guide by one of the best known outdoor writers around.

Mountain rescuer Lewis salavages Scots' pride

A mountain rescue team member salvaged his country’s pride by scaling a 37m (120-foot) pole. Lewis Harrop went to the aid of the National Trust f...

Stirling work earns doctorate for Ramblers' Scots president

The Ramblers’ Association’s Scottish president was awarded an honorary doctorate this week. Dennis Canavan, a former MP and MSP, received his d...

Douglas Scott, mountaineer and photographer, dies

The last survivor of the 1950 Scottish Himalayan Expedition has died. Douglas Scott, a renowned photographer and broadcaster, was one of four who s...

Entries open for Lowe Alpine Marathon

Competitors in next year’s Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon may find the going a little easier after organisers decided to change the event’s courses.

Recycling award winners map out future building blocks

Useful things, maps: route planning; navigating through the hills; sitting on to have your picnic; building houses.