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Mountaineers reminded: you have no right of rescue

With mountain rescue services back in the public spotlight again with the likely privatisation of search and rescue helicopters, there is a timely reminder from an expert of a sobering fact: there is no right of rescue for mountain-goers.

Spoof mountain signs find new permanent home

Spoof road signs which caused a stir when they were photographed on some of the Lake District’s best loved mountains will go on permanent display.

Climbers and walkers unite in fight for access to Vixen Tor

Walkers and climbers will unite to fight for access to one of Dartmoor’s most spectacular landmarks.

Criminal seizures aid mountain rescuers' radio upgrade

Mountain rescuers will be able to communicate better thanks to a cash grant from the proceeds of ill gotten gains.

Brothers beat favourites to take Original Mountain Marathon victory

Original Mountain Marathon favourites Steve Birkinshaw and Jethro Lennox were beaten into second place by brothers Andy and Joe Symonds, who finished four minutes ahead of last year’s winners in the elite category.

Coroner urges proper training after Ten Tors death verdict

A coroner said that all adult supervisors in an annual challenge event should hold a nationally recognised qualification.

Park bosses welcome mountain marathon boost

National park bosses say a mountain marathon being held in their area will be a boost to the local economy.

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.

Moorland challenge helps rescue team

More than 200 walkers took to the Pennine moors to help mountain rescuers. Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team will be an estimated £2,800 better off af...

Ramblers celebrate anniversary of right-to-roam law

A historic walkers’ law that naysayers predicted would cause problems will today be celebrated as a massive success.

Outdoor bosses press for access at Vixen Tor inquiry

The future of access to one of Dartmoor’s most striking rock features is being decided this week in ‘a freezing-cold room with bad acoustics’.

Fence to tackle mass trespass, of sheep, on Kinder

To the rambler with a sense of history, it is as important as Bannockburn to a Scots nationalist, or Orgreave to a redundant miner.

Two walkers safe after unplanned night on Kinder

Two walkers spent a night sheltering on the Peak District’s highest hill after getting lost in the dark.

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.