News
Walker's body found after four-day Highland search
Police have confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found near Ben Nevis. Louis Lebel, of Pimlico, London, fell into the Water of Nevis last...
Crash propeller saved avalanche climber in fall
A winter climber was probably saved from death by the freak intervention of the remnants of a 57-year-old tragedy.
New winner guaranteed for Fellsman as 400 hit the hills
One of the toughest events in the fellrunning calendar takes place this weekend when close to 400 competitors will climb a total of 3,350m (11,000ft) during the route across the highest ground in the Yorkshire Dales.
Police warn off-roaders they risk bike seizure
Police have warned motorcyclists they may have their bikes seized if they damage fragile moorland. North Wales Police put out the warning after rep...
Rescue colleague's tribute to man who helped so many in mountains
The mountain rescue team which lost one of its most experienced members in an accident in Snowdonia this week issued a tribute to him John Evans died while descending from Clogwyn y Grochan in the Llanberis Pass.
Mountain rescue expert dies in Snowdonia climbing fall
A mountain rescuer has died after a climbing accident in Snowdonia. John David Evans fell from a path on Clogwyn y Grochan yesterday evening after ...
Praise as Peak protest camp is dismantled
A national park authority has praised activists after one of the longest-running protest camps was cleared.
Bluetooth downloads for Dales walkers
Walkers in the Yorkshire Dales will be able to get information even when a national park centre is closed, thanks to new Bluetooth technology.
Stanage bus tempts Peak visitors with cheap fares
Peak District walkers and climbers can leave the car at home at weekends and climb on an environmentally friendly bus to reach the national park honeypots.
Falls provide cave rescuers with extreme action
Cave rescuers were kept busy this week with a tricky operation involving ropework to get to inaccessible areas of one of the Yorkshire Dales’ best known beauty spots.
Police commend Lakes rescue teams
Mountain rescuers will this week receive official thanks for their work in saving lives in the Lake District.
Walker sparks search after failing to report his return
A walker sparked a major search operation after he failed to tell anyone he had returned safely from a day out in the Highlands.
Man in hospital after early-morning Nevis rescue
A man was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain early this morning after being taken ill. Members of the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team were air...
Camp trip ends in stretcher rescue for Lakes student
A student’s trip in the Lakes had a painful ending. The 14-year-old, part of a group from Nottingham, had to be stretchered off the fell by a mou...
National park ranger 'specials' in action to curb anti-social visitors
National park rangers who were recently sworn in as special constables took part in a clampdown on unruly behaviour at the weekend.
Scilly to Unst: Stuart's 1,400-mile charity trek across Britain
A long-distance runner is preparing for the ultimate challenge: the length of the whole British Isles using only muscle power.
Police probe death of golden eagle in Highlands
Police in the Highlands are investigating the death of a golden eagle near one of Scotland’s best known peaks.
Carrington elected as BMC president
Rab Carrington has been elected British Mountaineering Council president, beating his rival for the post, renowned mountaineer Doug Scott.