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Air ambulance crews use donated bubble-wrap to save casualties' lives

Stricken walkers and climbers airlifted from hills will be well protected thanks to a new technique adopted by air ambulance crews.

South Pennines walker with broken leg stretchered from Meltham path

A walker was stretchered from a path after slipping and breaking his leg while walking in the South Pennines.

Walker rescued from 'precarious' position on Longdendale Trail

A walker was rescued from a precarious position on a long-distance trail. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called out by ambulance staff to help a ...

Rescuers plea to walkers to gear up after 18 get lost on Bleaklow

Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to go properly equipped after a group of 18 people got into difficulties on the Peak District’s second-highest hill.

Brunton Hydrogen Reactor recharger picks up Outdoor Guild's award

A group of outdoor experts has chosen an innovative hydrogen-powered charging device for its annual award.

Rescues for injured Yorkshire Three Peaks cyclo-cross riders and walker

Mountain rescuers were kept busy on the Yorkshire Three Peaks at the weekend treating injured cyclists and a walker.

Two teams in Ilkley Moor rescue of woman injured scrambling

Two rescue teams were called out to help a woman trapped on a ledge while scrambling at a Yorkshire beauty spot.

New board marks end of Wainwright's 'feminine' Coast to Coast Walk

Walkers at the end of a 309km (192-mile) long-distance route will be better informed after the unveiling of a new board containing details of the trail.

Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers give thumbs-up to diverted route

Walkers tackling the arduous Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge have given the thumbs-up to a new section of the route.

Chris Townsend steps up to mountaineering council's ambassador post

An expert on Britain’s hills has been appointed an ‘ambassador’ to inspire existing and new walkers to pull on their boots and head for the high ground.

Plaque provides history for walkers visiting Top Withins on Pennine Way

A ruined farmhouse with literary connections high on the Pennine Way has a new information panel offering walkers a glimpse into its history.

Hypothermic walkers airlifted from Cheviots after getting lost in dark

Five walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on the Pennine Way and suffering early symptoms of hypothermia.

Pen-y-ghent from Foxup

For anyone fancying a longer walk up Pen-y-ghent, this 10-mile stroll from the end of Littondale provides a different approach to one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks.

Stanage moors will benefit from heather 'haircut'

A popular Peak District moor will be getting a haircut to keep in top trim. The area close to Stanage Edge will have heather cropped by machinery t...

North Pennines Walking Festival opens with Wainwright theme

A walking festival kicks off this weekend in the northern reaches of the Pennines, with a Wainwright theme linked to his first ever long-distance walk.

Peak District planners give go-ahead to two campsites for outdoor fans

Planners in the Peak District have given permission for a campsite catering for climbers, walkers and cyclists near The Roaches.

Peak Park bosses seek views on planned motor ban on Leys Lane byway

Motor traffic could be banned from another Peak District byway under proposals by the national park authority.

South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival kicks off with 160 events

Nordic walking and compass skills are among the activities on offer in the upcoming South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival.

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