New trail will follow in Wainwright's footsteps

September 1938, and the dark cloud of National Socialism cast its shadow over Europe as Britain prepared for war with Hitler’s growing army.

First Minister sees avalanche site during mountain visit

The Welsh First Minister met members of the mountaineering community yesterday to hear at first hand issues affecting climbers and hillwalkers.

Stornoway rescue crew's busiest year yet

A search and rescue helicopter based in the Hebrides had its busiest ever year in 2009. The Stornoway Coastguard aircraft took part in 183 missions...

Outdoor groups condemn power-line's 'massive assault' on Highlands

The decision by the Scottish Government to give the go-ahead for a controversial electricity power line through some of the Highlands’ most spectacular mountain terrain has drawn swift condemnation by outdoor groups.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Third man dies from Scottish avalanche injuries

A third man has died after avalanches hit the Scottish Highlands with lethal force today. The 54-year-old died after being airlifted from Liathach ...

Rescue boss in push for Fort William mountain helicopter

Scotland could have its own civilian mountain rescue helicopter if a campaign is successful. John Grieve, leader of the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Tea...

Plans would see Cumbrian fells added to Yorkshire Dales

More bits of Cumbria could find themselves in the Yorkshire Dales under a planned expansion of two northern English national parks.

Police warn walkers to stay off Lakeland fells as rain continues

Police in Cumbria are advising walkers to stay off the Lake District fells this week following unprecedented weather that has seen towns flooded and has cost a policeman his life.