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Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra

A paraglider has died after crashing on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the man was a friend to a number of its members and was a wel...

Summer shuttle buses run again in two Lake District valleys

Shuttle buses are again running in two Lake District valleys during weekends and bank holidays. The low-cost public transport allows outdoor enthus...

Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling 30ft on Striding Edge

A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall on Striding Edge on Helvellyn.

Man suffers injury within sight of practising Lakeland rescue dog-handlers

A man was rescued after injuring himself with sight of search-dog handlers who were training nearby. The incident happened near Low Snab Farm in th...

Patterdale team launches appeal for new rescue boat

A Lake District team has launched an appeal to buy a new boat. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team uses its rigid inflatable boat both in water rescues...

Severe Lakes weather forces abandonment of OMM races for only third time

The Original Mountain Marathon has been called off for only the third time in its 54-year history. Flooded roads in the Lake District made safety t...

Police appeal for information on Patrick Cahill, missing in Lake District

Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a man who has gone missing. Patrick Cahill is from Colwyn Bay in north Wales, but officers ...

Body found after mountain rescuers join search for Brothers Water swimmer

Mountain rescuers used their two inflatable boats as part of a major operation to search for a man reported missing in Brothers Water.

Four Keswick rescuers clock up combined 140 years' service with team

Four members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team have been recognised for their service after clocking up a combined 140 years’ volunteering.

Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader

The boss of England’s largest national park has announced he will step down at the end of the year.

Rescuers guide nine walkers to safety from Helvellyn in blizzard

A group of walkers was guided to safety after getting into difficulties in wintry conditions on England’s third-highest mountain.

Rescuers find Lakeland walker missing overnight, after major search

A major search was launched on Sunday morning for a walker reported missing overnight in the North of the Lake District.

Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

Christmas is fast approaching and we've been out trying some great items to help you choose festive gifts for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.

Three-year project aims to protect future of England's upland commons

A three-year £3m project to secure the future of upland commons has received a funding boost. The system of common land was enshrined in law in th...

Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after suffering chest pains on Cat Bells

A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering chest pains while walking on a Lake District fell. The 64-year-old was also reported to be having d...

Police issue water warning after deaths during Lomond national park's 'worst weekend'

Police in Scotland have warned of the dangers of entering lochs and rivers after a number of people died in water incidents over the weekend.

Three rescues in one callout for Lake District team

A Lake District team completed three rescue missions in one callout. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 11.40am on Saturday when a wal...

Man manages to self-rescue from scramble after calling for help from Lakeland ridge

A man who reported himself cragfast on a Lake District ridge managed to self-rescue after calling for help.

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