Rising climbing star Molly Thompson-Smith urges women to try the sport

A rising young star of the climbing world is urging other women to try the sport. Berghaus-sponsored athlete Molly Thompson-Smith chose Internation...

Bothies association warns that storms have put Camasunary out of use

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to pack their tents after a storm put a bothy out of use. The Camasunary Bothy on the Isle of Skye has been cl...

Keep your dogs under control to protect wildlife, plead Peak District rangers

National park officers are urging walkers to keep their dogs under control during the breeding season for wildlife.

More than 80 rescuers continue search for missing Cairngorms walker Jim Robertson

A major search is continuing for a walker who is missing in the Cairngorms. Police are appealing for any walkers and mountaineers who may have seen...

Giant hillwalker greets visitors to Cairngorm Lodge youth hostel

A giant heavyweight hillwalker is greeting visitors to a Highland youth hostel. The Highland Wanderer, a 7ft tall steel figure, has been installed ...

Trust seeks volunteers to help survey deserted Yorkshire Three Peaks hamlet

Archaeologists are looking for volunteers to delve into the secrets of a long-abandoned settlement in the shadow of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Kirkby Stephen farmer airlifted to hospital after being crushed by cows

A farmer was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries when he was crushed by cows. The Great North Air Ambulance was scrambled to Kir...

Ministry of Defence censured over reservists' Brecon Beacons exercise deaths

The Ministry of Defence has received an official censure from the Health and Safety Executive following the deaths of three soldiers in the Brecon Beacons.

Watch your step and don't walk off edge of cornice, mountain expert warns

A mountain expert warned hillwalkers and mountaineers to watch their step near corrie tops and their projecting snow ledges in poor visibility.