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Police name second walker to die after fall on Helvellyn

Police have named the man who died yesterday after falling on Helvellyn, the second fatality on the mountain in three days.

Call for women to join mountaineering social

Women mountaineers are invited to a social weekend in the New Year in a get together with others with a passion for the hills.

Ramblers urge council to reverse footpath staff lay-offs

The boss of Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group will today see at first hand the problems caused by cuts to rights of way staff.

Ramblers seek Government assurance on rescue helicopters

The head of the Ramblers today called for a Government statement on the future of rescue helicopters.

Fellwalker search called off after trail goes cold

Mountain rescuers looking for a missing fellwalker have called off their search after failing to find her in a nine-hour operation.

Rescuer backs call to sign up to emergency text service

Mountain experts are urging all hillwalkers and climbers to register their mobile phones for an emergency text service.

Trust aims to put teams on peaks to mark Munro's birth date

Staff and volunteers from a conservation charity will attempt to summit every munro owned by the organisation in time for the birth anniversary of the man who first listed the mountains.

Coroner urges proper training after Ten Tors death verdict

A coroner said that all adult supervisors in an annual challenge event should hold a nationally recognised qualification.

Cuts put Big Society at risk in the great outdoors

The great outdoors is already a thriving example of the Government’s lauded ‘Big Society’, but cuts to professional staff put at risk the ability of volunteers to help maintain the countryside.

Happy Christmas from everyone at grough!

All the team at grough wish our readers, friends and all those in the great outdoors a very happy Christmas.

View from the top: one national park boss's plan to cope with cuts

The boss of England’s biggest national park has pledged to continue providing outdoor enthusiasts with the same services despite having its cash cut.

Bargain rail travel on offer for Scottish mountaineers

Mountaineering Council of Scotland members are on track for a travel bargain, with train operator ScotRail offering half-price winter travel on three Highland routes.

Sea Kings set to be scrapped as private rescue plans resurface

The privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters looks to be back on the agenda, with two newspapers reporting an expected announcement this week.

Climber airlifted after Lakeland fall

A climber was rescued after injuring himself in a fall on a Lake District crag at the weekend. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called at about 1....