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First-timer Jez storms to victory in Fellsman

Novice Fellsman entrant Jez Bragg took the winner’s trophy at his first attempt this weekend, storming home in sometimes appalling weather conditions to finish the course in less than 11 hours.

Falls provide cave rescuers with extreme action

Cave rescuers were kept busy this week with a tricky operation involving ropework to get to inaccessible areas of one of the Yorkshire Dales’ best known beauty spots.

Scilly to Unst: Stuart's 1,400-mile charity trek across Britain

A long-distance runner is preparing for the ultimate challenge: the length of the whole British Isles using only muscle power.

Hero dog Ruswarp will watch over Dales station

An effigy of a heroic dog who stayed at his dead master’s side for 11 weeks on a Welsh hillside has been unveiled on England’s most scenic railway.

Report finds mountain rescue teams under strain

Volunteer rescuers in the Lake District are finding it increasingly hard to meet their commitments as the number of callouts rises.

Puzzle for rescuers as cavers go down wrong pot

Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales were involved in two major searches at the weekend – one above ground and one below.

Fiennes honours Wainwright walker Tom, six

The six-year-old boy who conquered all the Lake District’s Wainwright summits was honoured today by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Mountain rescue: a piece of mint cake

It has been a source of nourishment and sustenance for fellwalkers for generations, and now a humble confectionery bar could be a lifesaver.

Colleagues pay tribute to Glencoe avalanche victims

Mountaineers spoke today of their sadness at the death of three colleagues on Buachaille Etive Mòr on Saturday.

'Dead chuffed' Bragg wins Fellsman at first attempt

The list of starters for one of the country’s most gruelling long-distance events was missing one significant number.

New winner guaranteed for Fellsman as 400 hit the hills

One of the toughest events in the fellrunning calendar takes place this weekend when close to 400 competitors will climb a total of 3,350m (11,000ft) during the route across the highest ground in the Yorkshire Dales.

Jebb back in winning form as he takes 2009 Three Peaks title

Race favourite Rob Jebb stamped his authority on the Three Peaks event this afternoon with an emphatic return to winning ways in the gruelling 24-mile run.

Julia's coast walk hits the Heart of the Lakes

Julia Bradbury’s Coast-to-Coast Walk continues tonight with a trip through the Heart of the Lakes. In the second of the six-part series following...

Julia's Coast-to-Coast walk hits the screens

Set the recorders: Julia Bradbury takes to the hills on our screens again next week with the follow up to the Wainwright’s Walks series.

Sixty years on, will new national park become a reality?

Sixty years ago, the post-war Labour Government passed an Act of Parliament that would have a profound effect on the British countryside.

Come to the Lakes, Gordon, say tourism chiefs

If you’re strolling across the Lakeland fells this summer, you may spot a familiar figure – if tourism bosses have their way.

Third man's body found at Snowdon death blackspot

Mountain rescuers have found the body of a man on Snowdon at the same spot as two brothers died last week.

Police name Buachaille avalanche victims

More details emerged today of the avalanche which claimed the lives of three mountaineers in the Highlands, as police released the names of the dead men.