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Coast to Coast walkers in night-time rescue

Two Coast to Coast walkers were rescued after being reported overdue in the Lake District. The women were on the route between Ennerdale Bridge and...

Climbers rescued after series of incidents

A climber was airlifted to hospital after a fall on one of the Peak District’s most popular crags. The man fell about 3m (10 feet) from a route o...

Injured climber airlifted after quarry rockfall

A climber was seriously injured while on a Lake District route. The man was climbing in Hodge Close Quarry, near Tilberthwaite, on Saturday when he...

Sir Chris joins mountain rescue walk pair

Two mountain rescue team members were joined by Everest summiteer and elder statesman of British mountaineering Sir Chris Bonington for part of their walk across England.

Water safety experts' warning for Lakeland visitors

Safety experts today warned of the dangers of venturing into one of the Lake District’s most popular stretches of water during the warm weather.

Scottish watershed walks spark debate

Peter Wright's book of his Scottish watershed walk has prompted debate among the hillwalking community .

Twelve exhausted sea kayakers rescued after alarm raised

A dozen sea kayakers were rescued after some of them became exhausted and seasick. The group, mainly teenagers, were spotted in difficulties off th...

Rescuers will put their skills on show to the public

Rescuers across England and Wales will demonstrate their skills as part of a continuing campaign to raise public awareness of the work they undertake.

New map gives a tubular view of Lake District fells

A London-based geography teacher has produced a unique map of the Lakeland fells that pays homage to two renowned, but very different, artists.

Walker dies after Nevis airlift

A walker has died after being airlifted from Britain’s highest mountain. The walker, described by police as a young man, was reported to be in di...

Mountain rescue pair complete Coast to Coast walk for new fund

Two footsore mountain rescuers successfully ended their walk across England to raise cash for a new benevolent fund.

Newest mountain rescue team gets approval

Scotland’s newest mountain rescue team has got the seal of approval. Hebrides Search and Rescue gained official affiliation to the Mountain Rescu...

Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires

Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.

National trail running scheme ignites controversy

A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.

TV appearance for Coast to Coast mountain rescuers

Two mountain rescuers who plan to walk across England will make a television appearance tomorrow. Judy Whiteside and Gail Todd will start their 309...

Walkers set to benefit from satellite rescue beacons

Walkers and other outdoors enthusiasts in Britain could soon be allowed to use satellite safety transmitters for the first time.

Paddler dies as kayak capsizes on lake

A paddler has died after his kayak capsized on a Cumbrian lake. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was with a friend in a two-man boat on Ullswate...

Marilyn man goes underground for a hole new list

He was the man who popularised the concept of relativity in hillwalking and introduced the marilyn to munros.

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