Spoof mountain signs find new permanent home

Spoof road signs which caused a stir when they were photographed on some of the Lake District’s best loved mountains will go on permanent display.

Warning to walkers as charity group caught out by dark

Mountain experts warned walkers to go prepared as the days shorten and hillgoers risk being caught out by darkness.

Wainwright calendar cash will go to mountain rescue

Mountain rescuers will benefit from this year’s sales of a Calendar produced by fans of the late Alfred Wainwright.

Rescue team offers helicopter missions to visitors

A mountain rescue team is offering visitors to its revamped website the chance to fly a rescue helicopter on missions to save stricken walkers.

Stressed-out city workers given free fresh air

Deskbound and dreaming of the open fells? Is the dreary grime of the city making you pine for the hills? A little help is at hand: 0.42g of help ex...

'Lucky' Lakes climber survives being swept 240m by avalanche

A Lake District climber had a lucky escape today after an avalanche swept him 240m (785ft) down a mountainside.

Flood-damaged paths mapped by Lakes authority

Walkers in the Lake District are being urged to check on the state of footpaths as Cumbria recovers from the devastating floods that left £1.6m of damage and left many bridges and rights of way either destroyed or damaged.

No Christmas felltop report as Craig steps down

Walkers and climbers heading for a festive foray on to the Lakeland fells will have to do without a vital service for the first time in 34 years.

Lakeland walkers warned as district takes stock

Lake District walkers are being advised to choose their routes with care as the area recovers from the recent devastating floods.