News
Police appeal for sightings of missing Glen Coe walker Kyle Sambrook
Police in the Highlands have appealed for sightings of a walker who has been reported missing. Kyle Sambrook is believed to have been planning an a...
Injured walker rescued after spending two nights on Skye hillside during Storm Otto
An injured walker was rescued after spending two nights on a hillside on the Isle of Skye during Storm Otto.
Rescue stalwart Dave 'Heavy' Whalley wins mountain culture award
A stalwart of mountain rescue is the latest recipient of an annual award for excellence. Organisers of Fort William Mountain Festival have named Da...
Blacks and Millets shoppers among 10 million warned after JD Sports cyber breach
Customers of JD Sports, including the outdoor brands Millets and Blacks, have been warned the company was subject to a cyber attack.
Highlands police renew appeal for sightings of missing hillwalker Ross Kinghorn
Police in the Highlands have renewed their appeal for information about a missing hillwalker. Ross Kinghorn was last seen about 9am on Monday 16 Ja...
Campaigners plan rally to support appeal against Dartmoor wild camping verdict
Campaigners say they plan to hold a peaceful rally outside Dartmoor National Park headquarters during Friday’s authority meeting.
Wild campers aid injured walker on Lake District fell
A group of wild campers went to the aid of a walker who injured herself on a Lake District fell. The incident happened at Angle Tarn above Patterda...
Campaigners and politicians mark 20 years of Scotland's 'world-class' access laws
Outdoor enthusiasts and campaigners joined politicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s right-to-roam laws.
Damian Hall takes Spine Race victory after finishing together with Jack Scott
Damian Hall and Jack Scott have finished the Montane Spine Race together, but Hall took the title because Scott was penalised for a navigational error earlier in the event.
Injured Scafell Pike walker 'lucky to be alive' after spending night on mountain
Rescuers said a walker is lucky to be alive after spending a night injured on the flanks of England’s highest mountain.
Police fly to Thailand to continue probe into Yorkshire Dales death of Lamduan Armitage
Detectives from North Yorkshire have flown to Thailand as part of their investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found in the Yorkshire Dales.
Glen Nevis road to be closed for four days to allow filming
The road along Glen Nevis will be closed at the end of February to allow a film crew to operate in the area.
Police appeal for information on missing Ben Nevis walker Harvey Christian
Police are appealing to walkers in the Highlands for sightings of a walker who has gone missing on Ben Nevis.
Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping
National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.
Experts issue five-point guidance for using phones for hill navigation
Almost nine out of 10 hillgoers now use mobile phones or GPS units to help them navigate, according to a survey.
Highlands police appeal for sightings of missing walker Ross Kinghorn
Police in the Highlands are appealing to hillwalkers for sightings of a man believed to have gone walking in the Blair Atholl area.
Wild camping on Dartmoor will continue after agreement reached with landowners
Dartmoor National Park Authority said people will continue to be able to wild camp in certain areas, after it reached an agreement with landowners’ representatives.
Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner
A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.