Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.

The UK's County Tops, by Jonny Muir

Fancy a varied walking challenge? Jonny Muir guides you to the top of the UK's 91 county high points, with some surprising finds...

UK mountain rescuers get £200,000 Government grant

The coalition Government today announced a grant of £200,000 to the UK’s volunteer mountain rescuers.

Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing

Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

Met Office figures confirm April was driest on record

April was the warmest on record, according to provisional figures released by the Government’s official weather organisation.

Twelve exhausted sea kayakers rescued after alarm raised

A dozen sea kayakers were rescued after some of them became exhausted and seasick. The group, mainly teenagers, were spotted in difficulties off th...

Outdoor groups say: quiz election candidates on wild land

Outdoor bodies are calling on electors to put the country’s wild lands on the political agenda in the run up to polls for members of the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Northern Ireland Assembly.

Anger as eight youth hostels face closure

Supporters have vowed to oppose the closure of a Lake District youth hostel. A Facebook group has been formed to try to get the Youth Hostels Assoc...

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.