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Peak District turns down turbine plans near ancient Minning Low burial site

Plans for a wind turbine near an ancient burial mound have been thrown out by national park planners.

Injured Tryfan walkers leave trail of blood before rescue

Two injured walkers were rescued after they left a trail of blood down a Snowdonia mountainside. The pair lost their way making their way down Tryf...

Death-fall teen Andrew Lucas's family agrees payment from Brathay group

The family of a teenager who died after a fall from a mountain five years ago have settled their legal claim against the trust that organised the expedition.

Severely ill wild-camper among six callouts for busy Keswick rescue team

A man wild camping in the Lake District had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering severe abdominal pains.

Man dies despite fellow walkers' efforts after collapse on Helvellyn

A walker has died after collapsing on England’s third highest mountain. The 64-year-old man from Lincoln suffered a cardiac arrest today on Helve...

Climbers' North Face survey prompts rethink on Ben Nevis's origins

A two-week survey carried out by mountaineers on the UK’s highest mountain may lead geologists to revise their theories on its origins.

Sir Chris Bonington to repeat Old Man of Hoy climb, aged 80

One of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering is planning to repeat a historic climb – at the age of 80.

High winds stop helicopter airlift of injured Ullswater hillwalker

High winds prevented a helicopter landing to airlift an injured walker from a Lake District fell. Mountain rescuers requested the help of the Great...

Mountaineers urge minister John Swinney to oppose Rannoch windfarm

Mountaineers in Scotland are calling on a Government minister to back opposition to a proposed windfarm in his constituency.

Snowdon volunteers thanked for summer weekend work on mountain

A group of volunteers who spent summer weekends helping visitors to Wales’s highest mountain were thanked for their work.

On test: walking poles

Walking poles can ease the strain when taking to the hills. We put seven models to the test...

Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler appointed Mountaineering Council patrons

Two climbing veterans have been appointed patrons of the British Mountaineering Council. Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler join a select group that in...

Ramblers 'overjoyed' as 2020 announced as England Coast Path end date

The country’s biggest walkers’ charity has welcomed the coalition Government’s announcement of a completion date for the England Coast Path.

Outdoor fans offered Rohan discount if they gift their unwanted gear

Outdoor fans are being encouraged to donate their unwanted gear to help disadvantaged groups enjoy the countryside.

Emotional repeat of Old Man of Hoy ascent for 80-year-old Chris Bonington

Climbing elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington said his repeat of a historic first climb was an emotional experience.

Injured Trowbarrow climber airlifted to hospital after protection comes out

A climber was airlifted to hospital after injuring himself in a fall in a Lancashire quarry. The 27-year-old was climbing with his father and a fri...

Missing swimmer and three walkers in difficulty keep Keswick rescuers busy

A walker was rescued after being taken ill while walking on the slopes of Blencathra. The 18-year-old student was with a youth group yesterday in R...

Pavey Ark scramblers rescued after getting stuck on Jack's Rake

A group tackling a Lakeland route had to be rescued after getting stuck on a scramble that has been the scene of two deaths and a serious injury in recent years.