Friends of Lake District plan rally as concerns raised over Whinlatter cable-car plan

Battle lines are being drawn up to fight another large-scale tourist development in the Lake District, just months after plans for a zipwire were withdrawn.

Lakeland hills alive with music as choir marks First World War fallen

The hills have been alive with the sound of music as part of a Lakeland project to remember those who perished in the First World War.

Three Nikwax athletes tackle 7,000km challenge to inspire you to do more outdoors

A team of three international athletes is currently heading north as part of an outdoors brand’s efforts to inspire people to get active in the countryside.

Thinking of heading up Tryfan? Read this first

Tryfan's rocky ridges and easy access make it a popular target for walkers, but it's easy to get into difficulties.

Hector brings stormy end to Three Peaks Yacht Race after days of flat calm

A race that tests both sailing and mountain running ability had a tempestuous end as Storm Hector curtailed the final ascent of Ben Nevis.

Kirkby Moor windfarm owners appeal against ruling to dismantle Cumbrian turbines

The owners of a windfarm near the Lake District national park say they are appealing against a planning ruling to dismantle the development.

Dave Stevens abandons Pennine Way record attempt on verge of hypothermia

Ultrarunner Dave Stevens has abandoned his attempt to break the record for running the Pennine Way. The Sutton Coldfield athlete pulled out of his ...

National Trust rangers begin work restoring Scafell Pike summit cairn

A group of rangers has begun work restoring the summit cairn on England’s highest mountain. The team of seven is camping on Scafell Pike while th...

Major cross-border search launched after walker goes missing in Cheviots

A major search was mounted on the Scotland-England border after a walker was reported missing. Three rescue teams and a Coastguard helicopter joine...