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Missing hero dog found after 10 days on Snowdonia mountain

A dog hailed as a hero when he alerted climbers to his critically injured owner’s plight after a 600ft fall from a Snowdonia mountain has himself been rescued after 10 days stuck on the hill.

Black Sail youth hostel will close for a month to allow £¼m facelift

One of England’s remotest youth hostels will get a £¼m facelift for its 80th birthday. The Black Sail hostel at the head of Ennerdale can only ...

Joss leads Olympic torchbearers to new Lakeland high

Three Olympic relay representatives have taken their torches to a new high. Fellrunning legend Joss Naylor was one of three torchbearers to make th...

Walker's knee injury provides 3,000th rescue for Lakeland team

A mountain rescue team clocked up its 3,000th rescue – and then went on to carry out two further callouts to walkers the same day.

Climber badly hurt in fall from Lakeland crag

A climber was seriously injured in a fall at a popular Lakeland crag today. The man fell 15m (49ft) and hit the ground after coming off a route in ...

Rambler's pub walks book will raise cash for veterans' health

A seasoned rambler has put together a guide to walkers who want to combine a stroll or longer trip with a visit to the pub.

Volunteer mountain rescuers provide adventure treat for youngsters

Youngsters from three charities had a taste of adventure, thanks to volunteer rescuers. Mountain and cave rescue teams in the Peak District staged ...

Famous mountain-top performance will launch Lakes Alive season

An artist will put on a street performance with a difference to kick off a summer season of events in the Lake District.

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell

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

Shepherds Walks owner takes over Northumberland national park centre

A walking guide has stepped in to provide a national park information service in a former visitor centre closed during cutbacks.

Gear, gadgets and garb: what's new at the Outdoor Trade Show

Take a peek with us at some of clothing and gear that will appear in the shops in the coming months with the first part of our Outdoor Trade Show report.

Public invited to services marking life of avalanche victim Roger Payne

Friends and colleagues of the British Mountain Guide who died in the Mont Maudit avalanche are inviting the public to celebrate his life at three services.

Running legend Joss in mountain boundary run to mark diamond jubilee

A parish chairman will beat the bounds of his area to raise funds for two local causes. But this will be no stroll in the countryside, as the bound...

Search and rescue dogs pass muster in autumn tests

They say every dog has its day and a group of four-legged friends has been showing its mettle during assessments for search dogs and handlers.

Ten-year-old 'temporary' national park fence must go, rules Government

A Welsh Government minister has said a ‘temporary’ fence across some of a national park’s highest land must go.

High Street performers entertain hillwalkers on Lakeland fell

Two street artists entertained hillwalkers with a performance on England’s highest High Street. Jem Famous and Campbell Innes launched the Lakes ...

Pathways: journeys along Britain's historic byways

Authors Nicholas Rudd-Jones and David Stewart chart the development of Britain's paths and suggest routes to follow.

Walking festival will follow whisky trail and drovers' roads

Walkers in a national park festival will be able to follow in the footsteps of illegal whisky distillers and cross-border cattle drovers.

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