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Police appeal for information on missing Ben Nevis walker Harvey Christian
Police are appealing to walkers in the Highlands for sightings of a walker who has gone missing on Ben Nevis.
Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping
National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.
Experts issue five-point guidance for using phones for hill navigation
Almost nine out of 10 hillgoers now use mobile phones or GPS units to help them navigate, according to a survey.
Highlands police appeal for sightings of missing walker Ross Kinghorn
Police in the Highlands are appealing to hillwalkers for sightings of a man believed to have gone walking in the Blair Atholl area.
Wild camping on Dartmoor will continue after agreement reached with landowners
Dartmoor National Park Authority said people will continue to be able to wild camp in certain areas, after it reached an agreement with landowners’ representatives.
Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner
A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.
Three mountain rescuers appointed MBEs in New Year Honours
Three volunteer mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Tony Hood, Alistair Hume and Nick Owen were all appointed MBEs for ...
Keswick rescuers called out to injured walker less than an hour into New Year
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out 44 minutes into the New Year when a pair of walkers requested help on a trip to Great Gable.
Climber dies and another injured after 2,000ft fall on Ben Nevis
A climber has died after falling 2,000ft during an avalanche on Ben Nevis. His companion was taken to hospital after a rescue operation lasting eig...
Highlands police renew appeal for sightings of missing hillwalker Ross Kinghorn
Police in the Highlands have renewed their appeal for information about a missing hillwalker. Ross Kinghorn was last seen about 9am on Monday 16 Ja...
Campaigners plan rally to support appeal against Dartmoor wild camping verdict
Campaigners say they plan to hold a peaceful rally outside Dartmoor National Park headquarters during Friday’s authority meeting.
Wild campers aid injured walker on Lake District fell
A group of wild campers went to the aid of a walker who injured herself on a Lake District fell. The incident happened at Angle Tarn above Patterda...
Campaigners and politicians mark 20 years of Scotland's 'world-class' access laws
Outdoor enthusiasts and campaigners joined politicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s right-to-roam laws.
Damian Hall takes Spine Race victory after finishing together with Jack Scott
Damian Hall and Jack Scott have finished the Montane Spine Race together, but Hall took the title because Scott was penalised for a navigational error earlier in the event.
Montane Spine Race runners hit the Pennine Way this weekend in 'brutal' event
Eoin Keith will be hitting England’s oldest national trail at the weekend in a defence of his Montane Spine Race title.
Lakeland rescuers urge caution when using mapping apps after callouts to walkers
Rescuers in the Lake District have warned of the perils of relying on digital mapping software after two callouts on successive days to people following routes on an app.
New bothy opens on Mar Lodge Estate in southern Cairngorms
A new bothy has opened in the southern Cairngorms after volunteers completed renovations on the building.
Happy New Year from grough!
Happy New Year to all our readers. We hope 2023 brings you all you wish for in the great outdoors and the wider world. The year we’ve just lef...