Warning to walkers as weather turns and days shorten

Mountain rescuers warned walkers to carry the right gear and a torch after a walker was found safe following a major search involving three teams this evening.

Kendal will feature behind scenes look at MacLeod's Big Climb

The team behind the recent live broadcast of the BBC’s The Big Climb will be one of the main draws at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival.

Charity cash will help mountain rescuers' training

Lake District mountain teams will be able to improve their training for flood and water rescues thanks to a grant from a charity foundation.

Mountain rescue publishes updated walker's handbook

Mountain experts have updated and reissued a little gem of a book packed with information for walkers, climbers and mountaineers.

Grant will help mountain rescuers train for floods

Mountain rescue teams in the Lake District will receive a cash boost to help them train for future flood rescues.

Renewed plea to find missing Highland walker

The friend of a hillwalker missing for more than two weeks has made a renewed plea to fellow walkers to help find the man.

Champion time for urban youths in national park challenge

A group of urban youngsters took the plunge to discover a national park’s attractions during three days of challenge and discovery.

Ramblers welcome extension of country's biggest national park

Walkers'  charity Ramblers Scotland welcomed today’s extension of the country’s biggest national park and urged the Scottish Government to establish a new park in the Western Isles.

Walker stretchered off fell by rescue team

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after suffering problems while descending towards the valley.