Carey Davies takes up hillwalking post at British Mountaineering Council

Two-thirds of the British Mountaineering Council’s members say they are first and foremost hillwalkers, despite the public perception the organisation caters mainly for climbers.

New volunteers needed to keep fit and keep the fells in good shape

National park bosses say outdoor lovers can help keep fit and help keep the hills in good shape too by volunteering for a Lakeland project.

Penrith mountain rescuers start search for new £½m base

A mountain rescue team is looking for public support as it looks to raise more than £½m for a new base.

Jack's Rake fall boy Tom Lister returns with cash for his rescuers

A boy who fell 200ft from a Lake District scrambling route returned to the area to thank his rescuers and hand over cash to them.

Lowe Alpine to sponsor Great Lakeland 3Day mountain marathon

A Lakeland-based outdoors brand is backing a three-day mountain marathon in its own backyard. Kendal-based Lowe Alpine has signed up to support the...

New free pack details Orton and Tebay walking and cycling routes

Many walkers will have a fleeting acquaintance of Orton in Cumbria. The village is on the route of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, and feels mo...

Rescue teams free scores of trapped motorists as blizzards hit Cumbria

Mountain rescuers were called out to help motorists and residents in Cumbria as blizzards swept the West of the county.

Arnside Knott walker airlifted after ankle injury

A walker was airlifted from a Cumbrian fell after injuring her leg. The woman, in her 50s, was walking on Arnside Knott today when she slipped and ...

Floating flags will aid Pennine Way walkers in Northumberland Cheviots

Parts of the northernmost section of Britain’s first national trail will be on a firmer footing after work to repair the route.