Summertime starts, but it's still winter on the hills, warn police

British Summer Time may start tomorrow morning, but police in Scotland are warning walkers that it’s still winter on the nation’s mountains.

Rescue helicopters grounded after safety scare

Search-and-rescue helicopters operated by Britain’s Coastguard have been grounded following a safety scare.

Aircrew honoured for Ben Nevis rescues

Five Royal Navy aircrew from the search-and-rescue station at HMS Gannet have received bravery awards for their part in rescues, including plucking stranded climbers to safety.

Bookings boost for walking holiday firm as Brits stay home

The hills of Britain could be busier this summer with another indicator that people are opting for holidays at home.

Midnight climbers rescued from Snowdonia peak

Two mountaineers were airlifted from a north Wales mountain side after calling for help last night. The married couple became stuck while climbing ...

Council 'shoots itself in foot' with proposed path cutbacks

Planned cutbacks to the footpath service of one of England’s most popular holiday destinations could land the authority with extra bills, a pressure group says.

Coastal path will be 'paved with gold' say Ramblers

Opening England’s coast to walkers will boost the country’s flagging economy by £128m, campaigners will tell Parliament today.

Do not disturb, pleads bird charity as freeze continues

Conservation bodies are appealing to walkers to keep bird disturbance to a minimum as temperatures plummet.

Walker dies as mountain rescue teams deal with busy New Year

Police have named a man who died while walking in the Grey Corries, Lochaber. He was Anthony Smith, 35, a fitness instructor, from London. He was r...