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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.

29 January 2023

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.

27 January 2023

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.

26 January 2023

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.

21 January 2023

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.

19 January 2023

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.

14 January 2023

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 ...

31 December 2022

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.

02 January 2023

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...

01 January 2023

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...

28 January 2023

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.

26 January 2023

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...

23 January 2023

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.

20 January 2023

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.

18 January 2023

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.

12 January 2023

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.

05 January 2023