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Walker rescued after sheltering overnight on Ben Nevis

A walker was rescued after spending the night on top of Britain’s highest mountain. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was alerted yesterday evening t...

Ben Nevis climber rescued after fall from Castle Ridge

A climber was rescued after falling from a route on Britain’s highest mountain. The 68-year-old man was on Castle Ridge on Ben Nevis’s North Fa...

Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden in 'best ever' climb on new Shiva route

Alpine Club president Mick Fowler and his climbing partner Paul Ramsden have returned triumphant from the Himalaya after posting a first route on a technically difficult remote mountain.

Horror TV report on Scafell's Pike's litter problem prompts women's clean-up

A team of volunteers collected four bagfuls of rubbish from England’s highest mountain. The staff from employment agency Adecco in Kendal mounted...

Walker dies in fall on Ben Nevis

A walker has died after falling from a path on Britain’s highest mountain. The man was coming down the tourist track from 1,344m (4,409ft) Ben Ne...

Police repeat appeal to hillwalkers after five rescues in one day

Police in the Highlands have renewed their appeal to hillwalkers to be prepared and properly equipped when they venture on to the mountains.

Nevis group hopeful as £1.8m Lottery cash set aside for project

A troubled charity set up to help promote access to Britain’s highest mountain has taken the first steps to re-establish itself with the earmarking of National Lottery cash for its projects.

Safety beacon team completes Three Peaks for charity

A team of charity fundraisers carried one of its own safety devices during its completion of the national Three Peaks Challenge.

Frostbite quadruple amputee climber talks of continuing challenges

A mountaineer whose climbing partner was killed in an incident which led to his own arms and legs being amputated will speak about his experiences.

Police warn climbers of short daylight after Ben Nevis and Cairngorms rescues

Police in the Highlands appealed to hillgoers to remember the shorter daylight hours at this time of year after two rescues, one of which was carried out in darkness.

Two new Ben Nevis navigation cairns now in place

Work on two new cairns to guide walkers and climbers on Britain’s highest mountain has been completed.

Two Ben Nevis climbers airlifted in separate incidents

Two climbers were rescued in separate incidents on Britain’s highest mountain. A cragfast climber was winched from the Douglas Boulder on Ben Nev...

Andrew Tedder named by police as walker who died on Ben Nevis

Police have named the walker who died on Ben Nevis on Friday. Andrew Tedder, 49, of Emley near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was coming down the mo...

Mountain rescuers aid felltop Paralympic torch ceremony

Mountain rescuers and supporters helped light the Paralympic flame on top of England’s highest peak.

Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe

A grand day out in fine mountain scenery takes in two munros and one munro top from this imposing Highland glen.

Appeal to outdoor fans for cash to finish Glen Nevis footpath work

An outdoor trust has launched a cash appeal to help restore a mountain footpath famous as the scene of Harry Potter’s fight with a dragon.

Eight-hour rescue for Three Peaks walkers lost in dark

A group of four walkers tackling the Three Peaks Challenge was rescued after getting lost in the dark on England’s highest mountain.

Trust explains reasons for removal of Nevis summit posts

The charity that owns most of the summit of Britain’s highest mountain has explained why it removed a series of posts that helped walkers and climbers navigate routes off the hill.