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Injured waterfall walkers treated after slips
Two walkers were treated for injuries in separate incidents at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot today. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called to help...
Collapsed Three Peaks challenge walker helped from fell
A walker was rescued after suffering from exhaustion while attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.
Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale, via Plover Hill
Add a little interest to the ascent of Pen-y-ghent by taking in a visit to England's biggest hole and neighbouring Plover Hill.
Walkers found safe after major Peak District search
Two walkers were found safe and well after a night-time search involving 60 volunteer rescuers on the Peak District's highest mountain.
Pennine watershed walker interviewed on BBC
An outdoors writer who walked the Pennine Watershed was the subject of a BBC radio programme today. Andrew Bibby’s The Backbone of England was a ...
Hopes for new John Muir coast-to-coast trail in Scotland
Plans are afoot to set up a new walking trail across Scotland in honour of a pioneer of national parks.
Outdoor bodies pledge to fight ministers' land sell-off powers
Twelve organisations representing outdoor enthusiasts today voiced their opposition to legislation that could cut public access to the English countryside.
Outdoor campaigners' alarm at plans for footpath team cuts
Walking campaigners have expressed alarm at plans to cut countryside access services in one of England’s most popular outdoor destinations.
Ted Moult's feather goes missing from Tan Hill Inn
The owner of one of England’s highest pubs, visited by countless walkers, has become the victim of a heinous crime.
Witches' summit event will spell good news for rescuers
It was the haunt of the notorious 17th century practitioners of magic and curses and now a Pennine hill could see 1,000 modern day witches gather again on its summit.
Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale via the Pennine Way
Jon the crowds on the most popular route up Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Easy navigation makes this route easy to follow...
A hard day's night: dogged determination helps rescuers find their man
A walker is missing high on a Peak District mountain. It's a hard day's night for the men and women of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team as they searc...
Extra trail closures announced as work continues to open tunnels
A further section of a national park walking and cycling trail will be closed from this week to allow construction work on the route.
Bleaklow from Longdendale
Pity poor Bleaklow. Few have a good word to say about this boggy hulk, glowering above the busy valley of Longdendale, itself a victim of human engine...
Wainwright calendar cash boost for mountain rescuers
Fans of the late Alfred Wainwright have provided a financial boost to mountain rescuers from the proceeds of calendar sales.
Wainwright fans' funds will boost disabled activity centre
A Lakeland outdoor activity centre for people with disabilities will benefit from the fundraising efforts of a fellwalking author's aficionados.
2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...
Rescuers find body during search for missing walker
A body, believed to be that of missing fellwalker Gwenda Merriot, has been found by mountain rescuers.