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Early taste of winter as snow cloaks Britain's mountains

Winter has arrived in many parts of Britain, with snow and high winds affecting many upland areas. Plas y Brenin, the national mountain centre at C...

Athlete knocks off five ascents of Snowdon to raise charity cash

An endurance athlete made five ascents of Wales’s highest mountain in less than 24 hours – with an 18kg (40lb) rucksack on his back.

Whernside: Yorkshire's highest point, with a hint of Cumbria

England’s biggest county can claim a few records, but when it comes to the heights of its hills, Yorkshire’s record books can be a little confusing.

Survey puts Welsh mountain into 1,000m 'super league'

The league of Welsh ‘super mountains’ gained a new member today with the news that a survey of a Snowdonia peak revealed its true height to be more than 1,000m Glyder Fawr, Wales’s fifth highest mountain, has been promoted to the super league following measurements by hill sleuths Graham Jackson, John Barnard and Myrddyn Phillips.

Alladale fence to come down as wolves plan shelved

Scotland’s mountaineering body has given a cautious welcome to the abandonment of plans to fence off a large area of the Highlands to house wolves.

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.

Outdoor gear firms accused of 'disregarding environment'

Outdoor gear manufacturers stand accused of showing a disregard for the environmental impact of their businesses in a groundbreaking survey.

Rescue team offers helicopter missions to visitors

A mountain rescue team is offering visitors to its revamped website the chance to fly a rescue helicopter on missions to save stricken walkers.

Mountain festival aims to lift flood-hit Cumbrian town

Keswick Mountain Festival kicks off tomorrow, with an eclectic mix of events for lovers of the Lakeland hills.

Pack your torch – experts' advice as clocks go back

As the clocks go back and daylight shortens, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts need to plan their days out more carefully to avoid becoming a mountain rescue statistic.

Kinder Mass Trespass centre will benefit from national park grant

A heritage centre to commemorate the 1932 Kinder Scout Mass Trespass will be set up in the village of Hayfield, starting point for the protest.

Butterfield book reissue will raise cash for bothy group

A limited edition book by a giant of mountain literature is being republished to raise cash for the charity that looks after Britain’s mountain shelters.

Crying wolf: lupine plans dropped from Alladale zoo bid

Wolves and lynx will not be seen in the Scottish Highlands in the foreseeable future. The species are not listed on the Alladale Estate’s latest ...

Three eagles among dead in Scotland's shameful tally

Scotland’s international reputation is at risk after the worst ever year for illegal poisoning of birds of prey.

Anger and fury: the noise from the black stuff on Snowdon

There's gold in them thar hills, for journalists chasing silly-season 'fury' as political correctness envelops the slopes of Snowdon.

Three strikes for walkers as freak storm hits fells

Four walkers were injured when lightning struck in three separate incidents on neighbouring Lake District fells.

Skye no limit as Spyke's munro attempt continues

He’s had to contend with ticks, missing camping gear and Achilles’ heel problems, but the man aiming to break the muscle-powered record time for a munro round has surpassed the greatest challenge yet – the Cuillin ridge on Skye.