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Hundreds of runners will pound new path in Three Peaks Race

Hundreds of runners will find the going easier as they take part in a tough annual fell race. The Three Peaks Race will use a new section of footpa...

Penrith mountain rescuers start search for new £½m base

A mountain rescue team is looking for public support as it looks to raise more than £½m for a new base.

Gretna Green wedding couple among motorists rescued by Kirkby Stephen team

A Cumbrian rescue team was called out 10 times to help stranded motorists, including one couple heading for Gretna Green to get married.

Rescue teams free scores of trapped motorists as blizzards hit Cumbria

Mountain rescuers were called out to help motorists and residents in Cumbria as blizzards swept the West of the county.

Floating flags will aid Pennine Way walkers in Northumberland Cheviots

Parts of the northernmost section of Britain’s first national trail will be on a firmer footing after work to repair the route.

Emergency refuges were 'lifesavers' for The Spine racers caught in blizzard

National park bosses have revealed how emergency shelters built by rangers proved to be lifesavers during a recent extreme ultramarathon.

Two rescue teams in successful search for Pennine Way Spine racers

Two mountain rescue teams were called out to search for missing runners in one of Britain’s toughest races.

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

Special brew helps Holme Valley mountain rescuers' new HQ bid

Christmas revellers will be able to raise a glass of festive cheer and help mountain rescuers. The Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team’s local brew...

NSPCC challenges walkers to pull on their boots to help charity

Organisers of a charity challenge walk are appealing for outdoor fans to pull on their boots and help their cause.

Hill sleuths' survey confirms Thack Moor as new 2,000ft mountain

Three amateur surveyors elevate a Cumbrian hill to 2,000ft mountain status...

Mountain rescuers in action as winter weather forecast until after Easter

Severe winter weather is continuing to cause problems across swathes of northern England and the Midlands as numerous mountain rescue teams help stranded motorists and residents.

Mountain rescuers aid Army drivers stuck in snow on Pennine route

A mountain rescue team was called in to provide military aid as winter continued to grip the Pennine hills.

Minister praises national trails but Ramblers voice concerns for future

A coalition Government minister has praised England’s long-distance footpaths, saying they are important for the economy of the areas they pass through.

Rescuer says 'hats off' to runners as blizzard hits The Spine end stages

Rescuers have described how they helped competitors enveloped in blizzards during the closing stages of one of the country’s toughest races.

Holme Valley mountain rescuers appeal to climbers for help in raising funds

Mountain rescuers are appealing to climbers to help them raise cash for their new headquarters. Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team is urging local c...

Rescuers on the lookout for Dogsbodies – the unsung heroes on the hills

It's one of the few pastimes where you're expected to lie down on the job; find what it takes to be a Dogsbody.

Two new free audio trails produced for Bleaklow and Black Hill

Walkers heading for two of the Peak District’s top locations can follow an audio trail with free downloads produced by moorland experts.

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