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Scent to find you – the search dogs that might save your life
We hit the hill with the dogs and handlers who go in search of lost and injured walkers on England's mountains.
2,400 teens start one of country's toughest moorland challenges
More than 2,000 teenagers are bedding down in temporary camps on Dartmoor at the end of the first day of one of England’s biggest outdoor challenges.
More than 2,000 teens will hit the hills for Ten Tors Challenge
More than 2,000 teenagers will take to the hills this weekend in a test of their mettle. The annual Ten Tors Challenge takes place on Saturday and ...
Bragg wins Fellsman to post three wins from three starts
Top ultrarunner Jez Bragg beat the field to win one of Britain’s toughest long-distance events. The North Face athlete completed the 97km (60-mil...
Teach children lesson of Kinder trespassers' dissent, says author
An author and broadcaster said the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass was as important a part of England’s history as kings’ and queens’ coronations and the story should be on the curriculum in every school.
Kate urges gathering to 'keep Kinder torch aflame'
The new president of the Ramblers said the spirit of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers must be kept alive in the face of mounting challenges to the right to access the countryside.
Manchester Rambler rendition will launch week of Kinder Trespass events
The village of Edale will resound to the echoes of a traditional ramblers’ song during celebrations of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass next week.
Easter incidents keep mountain rescue team busy
A mountain rescue team had to deal with a series of incidents over the Easter period. Ogwen Mountain Rescue Organisation also had to contend with a...
Ramblers launch 'virtual trespass' as Kinder anniversary approaches
Walkers’ campaigners are urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in a ‘virtual trespass’ as the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass approaches.
Mountain rescuers will light beacon on Beacons for Queen's jubilee
Mountain rescuers plan to join the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations by lighting a beacon – on the Brecon Beacons.
More than a thousand took part in Kinder anniversary events
More than a thousand walkers braved some of the worst April weather to take to the hills to celebrate pioneers of access to the countryside.
A chill wind blows Fellsman off course in eventful 50th challenge
Jez Bragg celebrated a tough victory in the 60-mile event, but on the dark hills of the Dales, many faced bigger challenges.
Ramblers' new head: 'Walkers are indebted to charity's volunteers'
The Ramblers new head said walkers should realise they are indebted to the charity’s volunteers for securing better access in the outdoors.
First visit to Kinder ends in rescue for injured walker
A walker’s first visit to the Peak District’s highest hill led to her having to be rescued. The woman, from the Preston, Lancashire, area, was ...
Jez Bragg confirms defence of Fellsman title for 50th event
One of Britain’s top ultrarunners has confirmed he will defend his title later this month in one of the country’s toughest long-distance challenges.
Snowdon walker's body found after major search
The body of a walker has been found on Wales’s highest mountain. The man, in his 20s, was found by rescuers on the East Ridge of Snowdon this mor...
Mountain rescuers in action as snow strands motorists on high routes
Mountain rescue teams spent much of yesterday helping stranded motorists and dealing with emergencies caused by heavy snow in the Peak District.
Rescue dogs and handlers make the grade in Welsh test
Four specialist members of search and rescue teams passed their tests with flying colours during a weekend assessment in north Wales.