Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident at 1pm on Sunday. The man was reported to have fallen about 40m ...

The founder of outdoors ‘hillzine’ The Angry Corrie has died. Accomplished hillwalker Dave Hewitt, who also published two ...

“Hypothermia is a serious risk with an immobile trauma casualty at any time of the year. Bothy bags and emergency shelters ...

A stretcher box high in the Lake District fells has been ransacked, rescuers said. Visitors to the site at Mickledore also left a disposable barbecue and other rubbish. The metal container, 840m ...

Work has begun on construction of the first additional ‘seasonal’ search and rescue helicopter base at Oban. A second one will be built at Carlisle. The two extra Coastguard bases will operate from ...

Shuttle buses are again running in two Lake District valleys during weekends and bank holidays. The low-cost public transport allows outdoor enthusiasts to access Wasdale and the Buttermere valley, ...

Mountain rescue team members have paid tribute to their former chair and vice-president, who died earlier this month. John Dempster served with Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team in Cumbria for 60 years ...

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the northern Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident about 1.40pm on Saturday. A team spokesperson said: ...

First, it’s useful to explain what we mean by a three- to four-season boot. We’ve seen from time to time this term used to mean a boot that suitable for use in full winter conditions, as well as ...

The umbrella body for mountain rescuers south of the border has elected its first chief executive from outside the teams that make up its membership. Businessman and manager Andy Buchan will take over ...

A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on Blencathra. The woman fell between 5m and 7m on a rocky section of Hall’s Fell Ridge on Thursday. The walker’s partner called for ...

Sir Chris Bonington, elder statesman of British mountaineering, celebrates his 90th birthday on Tuesday. The Everest summiteer admits he can no longer climb in the greater ranges, but will celebrate ...