Rescuers in 10-hour overnight callout to four walkers cragfast on Lingmell

A group of walkers had to be rescued after they strayed on to steep ground when they took a wrong turn coming down from England’s highest mountain.

Great Dun Fell rescuers discover walker in Napoleonic costume

Rescuers responding to a call for help from a pair of walkers caught out overnight in snow were alarmed to find one of them dressed in a Napoleonic outfit wielding a musket and sword.

Epic 13-hour mission sees 14 people rescued from Ogwen Valley mountains

Rescuers in Snowdonia had an epic day rescuing 14 people in four separate incidents late into the night.

Teen 'incredibly fortunate' after Sharp Edge rescue involving five plus a dog

A rescue team warned of the dangers of tackling an accident blackspot route after it had to go to the aid of two separate groups yesterday.

More 'voodoo' in use by Langdale rescuers as walkers get lost in dark

A group of four walkers were rescued from a Lakeland fell after getting lost in the dark. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team used mobile phone...

Lost family rescued from Twmpa 'lucky to be alive'

Mountain rescuers said a family found in atrocious conditions on a south Wales mountain after a six-hour search are lucky to be alive.

Helicopter crewman takes to hill to rescue walkers lost with only a smartphone

A crew member from a Royal Navy rescue helicopter walked 600ft up a Scottish mountain to rescue three walkers trying to navigate in thick cloud with only a smartphone.

Couple rescued after getting stuck on Tryfan

A couple had to be rescued after getting into difficulties on a Snowdonia mountain. The pair, from the Wirral, strayed on to steep, rockclimbing gr...

Rescuers find lost Scafell walkers using smartphone software

Three walkers were rescued after getting lost on a Lake District fell. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team used smartphone technology to find the trio who...