Helvellyn felltop assessor Graham Uney prepares to start 'dream job'

An outdoors instructor is about to start what many view as a dream job – one that involves climbing the equivalent height of Everest in a week.

Five-hour night rescue for walkers lost on Helvellyn

Rescuers spent five hours searching for walkers lost on the slopes of England’s third highest mountain.

Lake District winter fell-top assessor job up for grabs

As jobs go, it has to be one the country’s most bizarre. Each week’s work involves ascending almost the height of Everest, and braving snow, ra...

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.