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Scottish trails get accessibility upgrade as more enjoy outdoors during pandemic
Some of Scotland’s most popular paths are being made more accessible as increasing numbers of people make use of the great outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Snowdonia bosses close car parks in reponse to flouting of lockdown rules
Snowdonia’s national park bosses have closed all the authority’s car parks. The move came in response to widespread flouting of lockdown rules ...
Lakeland team warns police may attend rescues to check for lockdown breaches
Lake District rescuers have warned that police may attend incidents during lockdown to check on any possible breaches of rules.
Lakeland rescuers issue 'stay at home' plea as area enters tier-four lockdown
Rescuers pleaded with visitors to stick to lockdown rules after a climber had to be rescued when he got stuck on a Lake District crag.
Two injured walkers and cragfast man rescued from Pillar in six-hour operation
Three walkers were rescued from a Lake District mountain in a major night-time operation lasting six hours.
Major European outdoor brands join in 'Green Friday' fundraiser for eco-projects
Some of Europe’s biggest outdoor brands are using Black Friday to raise cash for conservation causes.
Runaway dog Betsy rescued after spending three nights on Cadair Idris
A missing dog was rescued after spending three nights on a Snowdonia mountain. Betsy, a small pointer cross, slipped her harness and escaped her ow...
Ex-rights-of-way inspector will be campaigners' eyes and ears on Isle of Wight
A retired rights-of-way inspector will be the eyes and ears of campaigning group the Open Spaces Society on the Isle of Wight.
Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'
More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.
John Muir Trust completes path repairs on Quinag in north-west Highlands
A popular path on a Scottish mountain described as a ‘walker’s paradise’ has been restored. Work completed on Quinag in the north-west Highla...
Campaigners beat lockdown hitches to meet commons bid deadline
Access campaigners battled the clock and difficulties caused by the coronavirus lockdown in a bid to register lost common land for public use.
Welsh authorities plead: don't try to travel to our national parks
National park bosses in the Wales are urging the public to stick to the latest lockdown guidelines. Authorities in the three national parks pleaded...
Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoor fan: here's our last-minute festive gift guide
In a quandary over what to buy your favourite outdoors enthusiast? Here are some last minute gift ideas...
On test: Leatherman Free T4 multi-tool reviewed
Leatherman's small but sturdy multi-tool is a good addition to the backpacker's rucksack as well as being useful round the house.
On test: 15 to 35 litre daysacks reviewed
We spent the past few months lugging loads across the hills to test 16 different rucksacks; here's how they fared.
Post-lockdown visitor surge leads to path erosion on trust's Scottish hills
Increasing numbers of walkers using mountain paths in Scotland during the coronavirus crisis has led to damage to routes.
Dartmoor and Yorkshire Dales car parks to stay open during second English lockdown
Car parks and toilets in the Yorkshire Dales will stay open during the latest lockdown, national park bosses said.
Replica plaque fitting caps summer-long repairs of Ingleborough summit shelter
A structure that has provided welcoming shelter for hillgoers on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks for more than 60 years has been restored and rebuilt.