Search is on for three lost in dark on Dales peak

Members of the Cave Rescue Organisation are currently searching one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks after a report of three walkers who are lost.

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.

Peaks supporters mark date with hill walks

Walkers took to the hills to celebrate the first anniversary of an organisation set up to support work on three of the Yorkshire Dales’ most popular mountains.

Hinkes will tackle tops to help his avalanche rescuers

One of Britain’s best known climbers faces a new challenge this week to raise funds for mountain rescuers.

New guidebook follows in Wainwright's solitary footsteps

There are, according to the Long Distance Walkers Association, more than 1,000 long-distance paths criss-crossing Britain.

Amanda completes gruelling race to help mountain rescuers

An outdoor enthusiast raising money for mountain rescuers completed the first of her gruelling challenge runs.

Cards will help Dales walkers call for help

Help is on the cards for stricken walkers in the Yorkshire Dales. Three volunteer rescue organisations have teamed up to produce a card detailing h...

Macbeth takes Friends' peaks project to century

Macbeth and his lady wife have notched up a milestone for a major outdoors project. In this case it’s walker Kevin Macbeth and his spouse Barbara...

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..