Benighted Gribin climbers among seven rescued over Christmas

Two climbers who had to be winched from a north Wales ridge were among seven people who kept rescuers busy in the Ogwen Valley, days after the launch of a safety campaign.

Rescue boss in push for Fort William mountain helicopter

Scotland could have its own civilian mountain rescue helicopter if a campaign is successful. John Grieve, leader of the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Tea...

Duke's student airlifted after Lakeland fall

A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditioner was airlifted from a Cumbrian fell today after falling and injuring his leg.

Missing walkers safe after finding refuge in bothy

Two missing walkers have been found safe and well after a major search operation in the northern Highlands.

Coasteering pair rescued after cliff injuries

Two men were injured yesterday after falling from sea cliffs near Torquay. The two were part of a party of five coasteering instructors recce-ing r...

'Superb flying' saves Halloween climber from Idwal horror

A climber was plucked from a north Wales crag by an RAF helicopter performing what mountain rescuers described as ‘superb flying’ in appalling conditions at the weekend.

Recruits join Peak rescuers in action

Would-be mountain rescuers got a taste of real action during a busy weekend in the Peak District. Three potential new recruits to Edale Mountain Re...

Police reward 'Unsung heroes' for rescue work

Police have honoured mountain rescue volunteers for their unstinting work in North Yorkshire. Members of mountain and search and rescue organisatio...

Walkers rescued after torch signals spotted

Two women were rescued last night after flashing a distress signal with a torch. The walkers became benighted in the Steall area of Glen Nevis. The...