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Rescue pilot will reunite with volunteer mountain team

A volunteer mountain rescuer turned helicopter pilot will revisit his old stomping ground this weekend for an exercise with the team he used to help.

Cameron slip exposes William's rescue helicopter lobbying

The debate over the future of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters was revived after it emerged Prince William may have intervened in the controversy.

Climber dies after gully fall in Snowdonia

A climber had died after falling from a winter route in Snowdonia. The man, in his 40s, was tackling a gully in Cwm Lloer between Pen Yr Ole Wen an...

Mountain safety legend will open avalanche training centre

A mountaineering legend will open a pioneering avalanche training site this weekend. Hamish Macinnes, who climbed with fellow luminaries Sir Chris ...

Ingleborough: the complete walking guide

It’s easy to see how the mistaken view was once formed that Ingleborough was England’s highest mountain.

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.

Wainwright fans say forest sell-off means return to 'bad old days'

More than 30 years ago, Alfred Wainwright railed against what he saw as the ruination of one of his favourite Lakeland valleys by blanket afforestation.

M'aider! Navy winchman's challenge in Nevis climbers' rescue

A rescue helicopter crewman faced an unexpected challenge when called to help two stricken climbers on Ben Nevis.

Arctic explorer's deal leads to North Pole walk with amputees

A Norwegian adventurer will join four disabled British soldiers in a walk to the North Pole as one of the first projects of his sponsorship deal with gear manufacturers Helly Hansen.

Outdoor campaigners' alarm at plans for footpath team cuts

Walking campaigners have expressed alarm at plans to cut countryside access services in one of England’s most popular outdoor destinations.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...

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.