The UK’s and Ireland's Top Wildlife Hikes

Rural UK and Ireland are gems for nature lovers and much of the countryside is known for its awesome hiking options.

Scottish ministers and power firm SSE appeal against Stronelairg windfarm ruling

The Scottish Government and a power company have begun an appeal against a ruling blocking a controversial Highland windfarm development.

Bowland Pennine rescue team called out twice to injured mountain bikers

A rescue team was called out twice over the bank holiday weekend to deal with mountain bikers injured in separate accidents.

Mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro loses out as Burns tops Great Scots poll

A pioneering Victorian mountaineer lost out to Scotland’s most famous poet in a charity’s poll to find the top representative of the nation.

Four teams in rescue of injured Snowdonia canyon walker in Maentwrog gorge

An injured man was brought to safety from a Snowdonia gorge in an operation involving four rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter.

Swiss dentist Marc Lauenstein takes Three Peaks Race crown at first attempt

A Swiss dentist was crowned king of the peaks in his first visit to one of the Yorkshire Dales’ toughest fell races.

North Dartmoor rescuers launch crowdfunding appeal for new training room

A volunteer rescue team is asking the public to help fund a new training room at its base. North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team will launch a crow...

Mother and daughter rescued from Greenup Edge after getting lost in blizzard

Two walkers were rescued after getting into difficulties in a blizzard on a Lake District fell. Three rescue teams were involved in the operation t...

New Lake District walkers' and cyclists' track opens at Dunmail Raise

A new track for cyclists and walkers was officially opened, linking the North and South of the Lake District.