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Rescuers exchange vows after leader's zip-wire arrival

A rescue team member made a dramatic entrance at a Pennine venue when he arrived by sliding down a zip-wire.

Rescuers' stretcher team prepares for pithy performance

You’ve heard of the Red Arrows and the Falcons parachute display team; now meet: the Pith Helmets. The Woodhead Mountain Rescue Formation Stretch...

Walkers warned off mountain area as wildfires continue across UK

Walkers have been advised to stay off the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland as firefighters continue to fight gorse fires in the area.

Collapsed Three Peaks challenge walker helped from fell

A walker was rescued after suffering from exhaustion while attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale, via Plover Hill

Add a little interest to the ascent of Pen-y-ghent by taking in a visit to England's biggest hole and neighbouring Plover Hill.

Walkers found safe after major Peak District search

Two walkers were found safe and well after a night-time search involving 60 volunteer rescuers on the Peak District's highest mountain.

Bleaklow from Longdendale

Pity poor Bleaklow. Few have a good word to say about this boggy hulk, glowering above the busy valley of Longdendale, itself a victim of human engine...

Outdoor bodies pledge to fight ministers' land sell-off powers

Twelve organisations representing outdoor enthusiasts today voiced their opposition to legislation that could cut public access to the English countryside.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...

Rescue team quick to help injured moorland mountain biker

A mountain biker was rescued from a remote Pennine trail after injuring himself. The 38-year-old was on the Cut Gate bridleway east of Bleaklow tod...

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell

Save your ascent of the highest hill in the Pennines for a clear day to enjoy superlative views....

National trail running scheme ignites controversy

A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale via the Pennine Way

Jon the crowds on the most popular route up Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Easy navigation makes this route easy to follow...

A hard day's night: dogged determination helps rescuers find their man

A walker is missing high on a Peak District mountain. It's a hard day's night for the men and women of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team as they searc...

Extra trail closures announced as work continues to open tunnels

A further section of a national park walking and cycling trail will be closed from this week to allow construction work on the route.

Hopes for new John Muir coast-to-coast trail in Scotland

Plans are afoot to set up a new walking trail across Scotland in honour of a pioneer of national parks.

Outdoor campaigners' alarm at plans for footpath team cuts

Walking campaigners have expressed alarm at plans to cut countryside access services in one of England’s most popular outdoor destinations.

Ted Moult's feather goes missing from Tan Hill Inn

The owner of one of England’s highest pubs, visited by countless walkers, has become the victim of a heinous crime.

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