Series of callouts takes Edale mountain rescuers close to November record

A Peak District mountain rescue team has bucked its normal trend, with its busiest November for four years.

Karen Darke's book charts road from climbing fall to Paralympic glory

She will be remembered perhaps for her attempt at comradeship in the London Paralympics when she joined hands with fellow cyclist Rachel Morris as they crossed the line together in a bid to share the bronze paracycling medal.

Two teams share rescue duties as 2,500 OMM runners take to the Howgills

Two mountain rescue teams worked jointly over the weekend to ensure the safety of more than 2,500 competitors in one of the most popular challenge events.

Lost Scafell Pike walkers found in stretcher box after search by 50 rescuers

More than 50 volunteer mountain rescuers from four different teams were involved in an eight-hour search for two walkers lost on England’s highest mountain.

Injured Windy Gap speed flier airlifted after Sty Head crash

A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering serious injuries in a speed-flying accident.

Scafell Pike clean up bags a mountain of rubbish

A clean up on England’s highest fell produced a mountain of waste. The litter pick, organised by Stockport-based mountain leader Dave Ascough, tu...

Wainwright's signature will adorn Coast to Coast route as waymarking approved

A long-distance route tackled by thousands of walkers every year will be officially waymarked after authorities approved the move.

Poet Sir Andrew backs national park extensions during visit

A former Poet Laureate gave his backing to the extension of two national parks during a visit to see the areas in question.

Figures confirm what you already knew: summer was a cool, cloudy washout

Official figures are likely to confirm what outdoor enthusiasts already suspected: this summer has been one of the wettest, dullest and coolest on record.