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Galaxy of climbing stars joins bushcraft expert in Lakes festival
A galaxy of climbing stars will be joined by television’s best known bushcraft and survival expert in a Lake District festival.
'Words of advice' for trio after nine-hour night-time mountain rescue
Three men were led to safety after spending nine hours cragfast on a Snowdonia mountain. The walkers, in their 40s and from the Home Counties, call...
Paddler dies after being swept from capsized kayak
A paddler has died after his kayak capsized and he was swept away on a north Wales river. The 57-year-old was with another man when both went into ...
Volunteer footpath 'lengthsmen' needed for fells project
Keen walkers are being urged to put something back into Cumbria’s fells and help repair some of the damage caused by millions of boots.
Cameron slip exposes William's rescue helicopter lobbying
The debate over the future of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters was revived after it emerged Prince William may have intervened in the controversy.
Outdoors fans urged to become wildlife detectives
Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to become wildlife detectives in a push to help organisations record plants and animals in Scotland.
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.
Photographer helps mountain centre celebrations
A renowned landscape photographer will help a mountain centre celebrate its 10th anniversary. Colin Prior will deliver a Mountains of Inspiration p...
Climber who died in Snowdonia gully fall is named
The climber who died in a fall in Snowdonia on Saturday has been named. Stephen John Williamson, 59, of Northop, Flintshire, was fatally injured in...
Kayak death man is named
The paddler who died after being swept down a north Wales river has been named. Ian William Walsh, 54, from Preston, Lancashire, was with a compani...
Mountain dawn and dusk feature in photographer's show
Photographs by an artist who specialises in capturing images of the Lake District’s wilder reaches are on show in a new exhibition in Cumbria.
Six-month delay hits Vixen Tor footpath inquiry
Campaigners seeking access to a Dartmoor crag will have to wait a further six months after bad weather hit hearings into the case.
Key new law will not protect open spaces, say experts
An expert group has condemned a key part of the coalition Government’s policy on protecting open spaces.
Hills set to rock to the sound of musical mountaineers
The hills of north Wales will be alive with the sound of music during a gathering that combines musicianship and mountaineering.
Railway memories needed for Peak trail
A national park officer is on the lookout for workers and residents to share memories at special listening posts to be set up along a walking and cycling route.
M'aider! Navy winchman's challenge in Nevis climbers' rescue
A rescue helicopter crewman faced an unexpected challenge when called to help two stricken climbers on Ben Nevis.
Scottish outdoor groups get political in election countdown
Outdoor campaigners have unleashed a political onslaught on the Scottish Government in the run-up to the May Holyrood elections.
Ramblers aim to recruit army of mystery walkers
Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group is on the lookout for recruits for its team of mystery walkers.