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Fellrunner Darren Holloway dies after collapsing in Fairfield Horseshoe race

A fellrunner died after collapsing in a Lakeland race, despite the efforts of mountain rescuers. Darren Holloway, 42, was taking part in the Ian Ho...

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...

Mountain rescue team appeals for return of stolen plaques

A volunteer rescue team is appealing for help in recovering two plaques that were removed from its headquarters.

Mountain rescue doctor will tackle five-day Dragon's Back Race as fundraiser

A member of a mountain rescue team will tackle a gruelling five-day mountain race to raise funds for his team.

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.

Two teams help injured man airlifted from Lakeland fell

An injured man was airlifted to hospital in an operation involving two mountain rescue teams and an air ambulance.

Ramblers boss pays tribute to Roger Payne, a champion of mountain rights

Roger Payne, who died yesterday in an avalanche on Mont Maudit, was a leading voice in campaigns to increase access to land in both the UK and elsewhere, a Ramblers boss said.

Walkers rescued as rising flood water traps group on moors

Four walkers on a national trail were rescued after torrential rain led to them being cut off by a beck in spate.

Scent to find you – the search dogs that might save your life

We hit the hill with the dogs and handlers who go in search of lost and injured walkers on England's mountains.

Wainwright's signature will adorn Coast to Coast route as waymarking approved

A long-distance route tackled by thousands of walkers every year will be officially waymarked after authorities approved the move.

Poet Sir Andrew backs national park extensions during visit

A former Poet Laureate gave his backing to the extension of two national parks during a visit to see the areas in question.

Figures confirm what you already knew: summer was a cool, cloudy washout

Official figures are likely to confirm what outdoor enthusiasts already suspected: this summer has been one of the wettest, dullest and coolest on record.

Ticket for illegal bridleway biker after sergeant gives chase

An off-road motorcyclist was given an on-the-spot fine after a police officer gave chase to a group illegally riding on a bridleway.

Conway breaks 20-hour barrier for record in gruelling Lakeland 100

An ultrarunner broke his own record by two hours in one of the county’s most gruelling events. Terry Conway also smashed the 20-hour barrier in h...

Tributes to the men who perished in Mont Maudit avalanche

The families of two of the men killed in the Mont Maudit avalanche have spoken of their loss in tributes to the climbers.

Mountain rescue volunteers receive Queen's medals to mark jubilee

Volunteer mountain rescuers across the UK have been awarded medals to mark their service. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal was presented to memb...

Running pair get Berghaus backing for revived five-day race

Two ultrarunners will have the support of a major outdoors brand when they tackle a gruelling five-day, 200-mile race.

Walker stretchered from fell after breaking leg in beck leap

A walker was stretchered from a fell after breaking her leg. The 31-year-old woman was walking the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District today wh...

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