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New Ramblers' boss appointed at 'critical time' for countryside
Britain’s biggest walking charity has a new boss, who will take over the organisation next February.
Five missing walkers found safe and well
Five walkers missing in the Scottish Highlands have been found safe and well. The men, from the Aberdeen area, were last seen two days ago setting ...
Avalanche risk high as wild weather continues to cause problems
Mountains in the Scottish Highlands are at high risk of avalanche as near-record winds batter the country.
Scott and Greaves become mountain council patrons
Two elder statesmen of the mountaineering community have been appointed patrons of the body representing climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in England and Wales.
Bishop's panel says all English woodland should benefit public
The panel set up by the coalition Government to look into the future of England’s forests said that all forest and woodland should provide public benefit as well as contributing to the economy.
Updated leaflets published for Snowdon walkers
National park bosses have produced an updated range of leaflets detailing routes up Wales’s highest mountain.
Trust objects to wind turbines in 'wild' Highland area
A leading conservation charity has objected to plans to build a windfarm on a Highland site. The John Muir Trust said the Glenmorie development is ...
Repeat of military exercise will jam GPS signals for walkers
A military exercise currently underway which jams GPS signals will be repeated next year. Ofcom announced another week of when navigational signals...
Mountain rescuers will benefit from dogs' Christmas service
Canine gentle giants will help to raise funds for a mountain rescue team in the run-up to Christmas. A pack of newfoundland dogs will help carry vi...
Two hours to get out of Fort William before road closure
A road leading into a Highland town that was cut off for much of yesterday due to storm damage is being reopened today for three hours.
Major search underway for five walkers missing in atrocious weather
A major search is underway for five walkers missing after setting out for the hills. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet has joined th...
Climber Cool chosen to carry Olympic flame
Nine-times Everest summiteer Kenton Cool has been chosen as a torch-bearer in the run up to next year’s London Olympic games.
Winter closure warning for national park tunnel trail
National park bosses are warning cyclists and walkers parts of an innovative trail along an old railway route may have to be closed at short notice over winter.
Hurricane and whiteout warnings for Highlands as storm approaches
Hurricane-force winds are set to hit the Highlands tomorrow, with snow to follow. The Met Office is forecasting gusts of up to 130mph (210kph) on m...
Retailer Blacks up for sale as cash quest fails
The board of troubled outdoor retail group Blacks Leisure has put the company up for sale. And its directors warned that, with current debt levels ...
Jeremy Clarkson's sharp tongue turns on injured hillwalkers
Mister Popularity Jeremy Clarkson, already distinctly unwelcome in the homes of public-sector workers, may have lost any fans had among the hillwalking community.
National park pledges more cash to tackle off-roading problems
A national park authority has pledged extra cash to tackle problems caused by off-road vehicle use in its area.
Mountain council to stage avalanche awareness days
With frequent heavy snow showers forecast for the Highlands over the next few days, with up to a metre of snow expected on Scottish hills, comes a timely reminder of upcoming avalanche awareness courses.
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