Residents' concern over plans for zipwire in shadow of Helvellyn

Residents in a Lake District village say they are concerned at plans for a mile-long zipwire in the shadow of England’s third highest mountain.

Volunteers restore Helvellyn summit shelter to celebrate 60 years

A shelter on the summit of England’s third highest mountain has been restored by volunteers. Lake District national park volunteers gave the cros...

Rescuers searching for missing walker Richard Hayne find body on Helvellyn

Rescuers searching for a missing walker have found a body. The discovery on the Helvellyn range followed a major search after 61-year-old Richard H...

Striding Edge walkers warned of helicopter stone drops for path repairs

Walkers tackling one of the Lake District’s most popular scrambling routes to England’s third-highest peak face disruption while path repairs take place.

Hillwalkers can bid on eBay for chance to join felltop assessor on Helvellyn

Intrepid hillwalkers are being offered the chance to bid for a trip up England’s third-highest mountain in the company of lifesaving experts.

Helvellyn walker injured as two plunge 300ft from Swirral Edge

A man was airlifted from England’s third highest mountain after falling more than 300ft and injuring his head and back.

Winter's onset means it's time for Helvellyn felltop assessors to start work

Two men are preparing to begin the unusual job of climbing England’s third highest mountain every day to help keep members of the public safe.

Helvellyn walker dies in 650ft fall from Striding Edge

A man has died after falling 650ft from England’s third highest mountain. The 24-year-old walker fell 200m from Striding Edge on Helvellyn yester...

Walker stretchered from Keppel Cove path after seizure

A walker was stretchered from a Lake District mountain after she suffered an epileptic seizure. The 57-year-old from Stockport had a fit on the zig...