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Rivers, coasts and wetlands worth £1.3bn, scientists say

Scientists have put a price on Britain’s nature following groundbreaking research. Living with a view of green space is worth up to £300 a year,...

Nine-hour stint for rescue crew in spate of Highland incidents

The helicopter crew of Britain’s busiest search and rescue base was involved in four mountain rescues yesterday in the space of nine hours.

Woman dies and three seriously hurt in Skye climbing accident

A woman has died in a climbing accident which left three others injured. The climber was belaying the lead man when he dislodged a rock and fell ab...

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 .

Police name woman killed in Skye climbing accident

Police have named the woman who died yesterday after she was hit by falling boulders while climbing on the Cuillin on Skye.

Former minister is new Ramblers president in Wales

A former Government minister is the new president of the Ramblers in Wales. Jane Davidson served as Labour’s Minister for Environment, Sustainabi...

One dead and three injured in Cuillin rockfall

One person has died and another three people have been injured following a rockfall on the Cuillin on Skye.

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...

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