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Man rescued from Coniston Fells after injuring leg in 50ft fall
A man was rescued after suffering a leg injury when he fell on a Lake District mountainside. Ambulance staff asked for help from Coniston Mountain ...
Bomb squad called after Peak District runner finds unexploded shell
Bomb squad officers were called to carry out a controlled explosion on a shell found by a fellrunner.
Yorkshire Dales visitors can 'clear their heads' but Cumbria not ready for large influx
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said the area would be a place where key workers and members of households could come to exercise over the coming bank holiday weekend.
Police plea to walkers: don't look for loopholes to justify travel to other areas
Outdoor enthusiasts are again being urged to stay at home over the weekend, as the coronavirus lockdown continues.
Widespread calls for public to avoid trips to countryside over Easter weekend
A concerted effort is underway to dissuade the public from breaking government coronavirus guidelines on visiting the countryside over the Easter weekend.
Snowdonia bosses threaten to close trails as crowds flock to its mountains
National park bosses in Snowdonia may have to close trails and car parks if the public fails to heed government advice to curtail travel.
Schoolboy suffers injuries on wintry Helvellyn as 13 children stuck on snow slope
A group of schoolchildren was rescued from England’s third-highest mountain after getting into difficulties in winter conditions.
On test: walkers' ice-axes reviewed
An ice-axe is essential for anyone heading for the wintry mountains in the UK; we put three to the test.
'Loyalty card' quip as Dales cavers rescued for second time in less than four weeks
Four cavers were rescued after spending more than 24 hours underground when rising water trapped them in a Dales system.
Yorkshire Dales walker dies after being injured by cattle
A walker has died after being injured by cattle in the Yorkshire Dales. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called out about 1.35pm on Saturday at the...
Father and son rescued after getting lost on descent from Scafell Pike
A father and son were rescued after getting lost while descending from England’s highest mountain. The incident happened close to the site of a s...
Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing
The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.
Terry Abraham turns to print with book charting path to his mountain cinematography
An acclaimed mountain film-maker has turned to print to document his journey from redundancy to cinematographer.
Mountain council: 'hillwalking and climbing on hold' as Covid-19 closures gather pace
The British Mountaineering Council has said hillwalking and climbing should be put on hold during the present coronavirus crisis.
Fellsman falls victim to Covid-19 and spectators told to stay away from climb festival
A historic endurance event in the Yorkshire Dales has fallen victim to coronavirus. The Fellsman was due to take place in April, but organisers hav...
Experts issue rare 'special statement' on expected weekend Scottish avalanche risk
Experts have issued a rare special statement warning of challenging avalanche conditions in the Scottish Highlands.
Cat Bells walker recounts how 'indigestion' led to emergency airlift to hospital
A walker has told of how he was airlifted from a Lake District fell after suffering what he thought was a bout of indigestion.
Race for Spine Race lead hots up as temperatures set to plunge
The race for the lead of the Montane Spine Race is hotting up as runners face freezing temperatures and 70mph gusts.