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Mountain rescuers benefit from criminals' ill-gotten gains
Two rescue teams will benefit from criminals’ activities under police scheme to ensure crime doesn’t pay.
New footpath will make Dales Way safer for walkers
Walkers on the Dales Way will be safer after a national park authority negotiated an off-road right of way near the end of the 129km (80-mile) route.
Police tackle Lake District wild campers
Wild campers are causing problems in the Lake District. Police have received complaints about anti-social behaviour, litter and human waste at Ulph...
Rescuers will give youngsters a taste of adventure
Disadvantaged youngsters will get a taste of adventure with mountain experts in a project backed by two senior royal family members.
Cairn Gorm funicular to allow walkers on to mountain
Walkers will be allowed to get the train to the top of one of Scotland’s highest mountains for the first time.
Sheriff urges shake-up of safety rules that 'failed' tragic Laura
Safety rules covering outdoor education centres face a major shake-up in the wake of an inquiry into the death of a 15-year-old girl in an incident in Scotland.
Government warned of 'devastating' effects of outdoors cuts
Slashing spending on Britain’s great outdoors will have a devastating effect, a campaign group has warned.
Lakes fells attempt fails as runner pulls up
Ultra runner Steve Birkinshaw failed in his attempt at the Lake District 24-hour record this weekend.
Early-morning start for ultra runner's record attempt
In the early hours of Saturday morning, when most of the country is slumbering in bed, a small group will gather in a Lake District village to help an ultra runner in his attempt to realise a dream and smash a long-held record.
Injured climber airlifted while raising cash for rescuers
A climber involved in a dramatic helicopter rescue earlier this year had to be airlifted to hospital again after injuring himself while raising cash for his rescuers.
Nevis walkers' chance to put something back
Mountain lovers are being urged to put something back with a spruce-up of Britain’s highest mountain.
When Alfred met Kate: outdoors chic gets retro
The notoriously unglamorous Alfred Wainwright is being held as a scion of fashion for dedicated followers of sartorial trends.
Labour bid to stop VAT hike for mountain rescuers
Opposition front-benchers have launched a bit to stop mountain rescue teams paying the increased VAT rate announced by the Coalition Government in George Osborne’s emergency budget last month.
Experts deny village green laws thwart cheap housing
A national gathering looking at the future of village greens rejected the idea that preserving open spaces is preventing the building of affordable rural housing.
Trust calls for rethink to protect Britain's wild lands
Campaigners are calling for a complete rethink on Britain’s wildernesses in a bid to protect them from further development.
National park bosses approve camping ban plan
A ban on wild camping along a stretch of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail came a step closer this week.
Rescue helicopter plans shelved in £7bn Government cut
Plans for the part-privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters have been shelved by the Government.
Mountain body welcomes China's Everest ban on children
The international body that represents mountaineers has welcomed China’s decision to ban under-18s climbing Everest.