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.

Ultra runner aims to beat 13-year Lakeland record

A 13-year-old ultra fellrunning record could fall next month. Mark Hartell’s long-standing extension to the gruelling Bob Graham Round was set in...

Loose boulder threat on Lakeland climbing route

Climbers have been warned about a loose boulder on a Lake District climbing route that could pose a danger if it is dislodged.

Lakes rescuers' signs will help lost night walkers

Lakeland mountain rescuers are shedding a little light on the fells to help lost walkers. In a sign of the times, members of the Langdale and Amble...

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Wainwright fans set up cash appeal for flood-hit county

The Wainwright Society has launched an appeal to help the stricken county of Cumbria after the worst floods in living memory.

Rescue callout follows rescuers' advice exercise

Mountain rescuers in Cumbria were in action searching for lost walkers, just hours after mounting a checkpoint to warn hikers of the need to go properly equipped on the fells.

Sheep fleeces used in restored Lakeland path

Walkers on a Lake District path may feel a little sheepish as they cross a notoriously boggy section.

Walker's death was accidental, coroner decides

A walker whose body was found on Bowfell died accidentally, a coroner decided. Jeremy Lloyd Ayrton, of Windermere, fell from the Climbers’ Traver...