Ex-gamekeeper Racster Dingwall fined for raptor persecution in first case of kind

A former gamekeeper has been fined after he was covertly recorded trying to kill a legally protected bird of prey.

Lake District team saddled with hotel bill after rescued walkers fail to pay

A Lake District team has had to pay hotel costs for a pair of walkers they rescued, after the men left without settling their bill.

Climber 'miraculously' escapes serious injury in fall from wintry Great End

Rescuers said a man miraculously escaped serious injury in a fall on the Scafell range in the Lake District.

Manchester will host World Climbing Series round in 2027

Manchester will host a World Climbing Series event in 2027, five years since the UK last staged a round of the competition climbing world cup.

Sébastien Raichon wins Montane Spine Race at first attempt

Sébastien Raichon has won the Montane Spine Race at his first attempt. The French ultrarunner reached the finish at Kirk Yetholm at 7.43 on Thursd...

Climber dies after collapsing on Helvellyn

A man has died after collapsing on Helvellyn. Members of the public, including health professionals, went to the climber’s aid on Saturday after...

Winter Spine Races start this weekend as runners tackle Pennine Way routes

Some of the country’s most brutal long-distance races begins this weekend. Runners in the Montane Spine Race will set off from Derbyshire on Sund...

Happy New Year from grough!

Happy New Year from all the team at grough. We wish everyone in the outdoors world a peaceful and prosperous 2026. We hope you all have lots of ...

'Helpful locals' go to aid of walker caught out by darkness on High Street range

A walker who became disoriented as darkness fell on a Lakeland mountain range was helped by members of the public before rescuers took over.