Leo Houlding and team complete free climb of Guyana tepui Roraima

Leo Houlding and his expedition team have successfully completed a new free-climbing route on a South American ‘lost world’.

Leadhills Estate in Lowther Hills loses general licence after wildlife crimes in area

A Scottish Government agency has restricted a licence on a shooting estate in the Lowther Hills after evidence of wildlife crime in the area.

Adventurer Paul Rose presents national park volunteer awards at Kendal event

A volunteer ranger who has completed more than 3,000 hours with a national park was among recipients of awards presented at the Kendal Mountain Festival.

Christian Unsworth, who survived 100ft Coniston Fells fall, thanks air ambulance crew

A man who suffered multiple serious injuries when he fell 100ft on the Coniston Fells returned to thank the air ambulance that came to his rescue.

On test: 40-70 litre rucksacks reviewed

We've been lugging big loads over the hills in the past few months in the quest for the best large rucksack; find out which one topped the pack....

Mountain instructor Wes Hunter steps up to join Lakeland felltop assessor team

A seasoned mountaineering instructor has bagged a top job in the Lake District. Wes Hunter will join the team of felltop assessors who make the asc...

Keswick team 'exorcises demons' at rescue where Land Rover rolled over recently

Rescuers were called out to an incident close to where their Land Rover rolled down a hillside recently, injuring team members and writing off the vehicle.

Report recommends night under stars for every child in England's special landscapes

Every school child should be given the chance to spend a ‘night under the stars’ in one of England’s national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Team rescues man and his dog from Lakeland fell after terrier refuses to walk

A walker and his dog had to be rescued from a Lakeland fell after the animal refused to continue. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Th...