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Campaigners question need for 'draconian' forest sell-off law
The coalition Government was accused of taking on draconian powers in a move that could see access to England’s forests curtailed.
Early taste of winter as snow cloaks Britain's mountains
Winter has arrived in many parts of Britain, with snow and high winds affecting many upland areas. Plas y Brenin, the national mountain centre at C...
Dales youth outdoors scheme reaches grand milestone
In the week when Britain’s youth was accused of being terrified of the countryside, a national park scheme to give youngsters a taste of the outdoors has reached a grand milestone.
Highland road closure 'will put winter resorts at risk'
A planned 14-week closure of the main road alongside Loch Lomond to the Highlands could sound the death knell for the recovering Scottish winter sports industry.
Rescue team to launch supporters' group
A Welsh mountain rescue team is on the lookout for supporters who can help it with fundraising and other activities.
Farmer helps rescuers after outdoor student's fellside injury
A Lakeland farmer joined a mountain rescue team’s efforts to help a stricken student from a fellside.
Ramblers say access must be kept in any forest sell-off
The country’s biggest walking charity voiced its concern about the coalition Government’s sell-off of forests.
Trust aims to put teams on peaks to mark Munro's birth date
Staff and volunteers from a conservation charity will attempt to summit every munro owned by the organisation in time for the birth anniversary of the man who first listed the mountains.
Regular walking 'helps stave off colds'
Taking a regular walk, run or bike ride could halve the likelihood of catching a cold. The good news for outdoor enthusiasts is that breaking into ...
Capsized kayaker rescued as his party paddles on unaware
A kayaking guide had to be rescued after he capsized but the pair of paddlers he was instructing carried on unaware.
Campaigners urge action on partly blocked national trail
Campaigners are urging a council to take action to force developers to clear obstructions partly blocking a national trail.
Criminal seizures aid mountain rescuers' radio upgrade
Mountain rescuers will be able to communicate better thanks to a cash grant from the proceeds of ill gotten gains.
Climber airlifted after fall from popular grit crag
A climber was airlifted to hospital after being hurt in a fall from a Yorkshire crag. The man fell about 5m (16ft) from a route on Brimham Rocks in...
Two walkers safe after unplanned night on Kinder
Two walkers spent a night sheltering on the Peak District’s highest hill after getting lost in the dark.
Felltop pair gear up for start of 'perfect job'
Two men are gearing up for a four-month project that will see each of them climb almost the height of Everest every other week.
Caver freed unharmed after being trapped eight hours
A caver was rescued after spending eight hours stuck underground in the Yorkshire Dales. The man was exploring a section of Stump Cross Caverns nea...
Rally cars will shatter bothies' peace
Walkers seeking peace and tranquillity in the heart of mid-Wales may want to give a couple of bothies a miss later this month.
Opposition grows to Government forest sell-off plans
More than 33,000 people have voiced their opposition to coalition Government plans to sell off up to half of the publicly owned and managed forests in England.