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Trust says Highland gold bid puts wild land at risk
A conservation charity has objected to the reopening of a Highland gold mine. The John Muir Trust said plans to develop the workings near Tyndrum w...
School students' plaques will guide national trail walkers
Walkers on a national trail will be guided by plaques created by Yorkshire schoolchildren. The cast-metal plaques have been placed along the Dales ...
Gondola mooted for Cairn Gorm by Ramblers' boss
A gondola system should be considered for Cairn Gorm as part of a review of access to the mountain, according to the head of the Ramblers in Scotland.
Cairn Gorm funicular to allow walkers on to mountain
Walkers will be allowed to get the train to the top of one of Scotland’s highest mountains for the first time.
Record-breaking dry spell brings fire risk to mountains
Britain’s weather continues to break records, with the announcement today that the country has had its driest first six months of any year since 1929.
New Highland wolves plan sparks objections
Scotland’s mountaineering body says it will object to the latest plans for the introduction of wild animals into a Highland estate.
National park bosses approve camping ban plan
A ban on wild camping along a stretch of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail came a step closer this week.
Fell path repairs help lake water quality
Footpath repair work on a Cumbrian fell is helping improve water quality in a lake 7km (4½ miles) away.
Outdoor groups wait as Government stops barring scheme
Outdoor bodies that were gearing up for a new child-protection regime next month are left pondering the future after the Government announced the scheme was being put on ice.
Mountain-top machine could save walkers' lives
A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at the top of Wales’s highest mountain. The machine, which can be used on walkers suffering a heart...
Labour bid to stop VAT hike for mountain rescuers
Opposition front-benchers have launched a bit to stop mountain rescue teams paying the increased VAT rate announced by the Coalition Government in George Osborne’s emergency budget last month.
Wildlife boss welcomes fine for obstructing inspector
An animal-health chief has welcomed a fine imposed on a Cumbria man who obstructed a wildlife inspector.
Anger and fury: the noise from the black stuff on Snowdon
There's gold in them thar hills, for journalists chasing silly-season 'fury' as political correctness envelops the slopes of Snowdon.
Common-ground report urges greens peace
A campaign group has produced a guide to finding common ground when protecting the nation’s green spaces.
Government warned of 'devastating' effects of outdoors cuts
Slashing spending on Britain’s great outdoors will have a devastating effect, a campaign group has warned.
Peak park considers sell-off of prime climbing site
One of the Peak District’s most popular climbing venues could be put up for sale. The sale of land at The Roaches in Staffordshire is one option ...
Mountain body welcomes China's Everest ban on children
The international body that represents mountaineers has welcomed China’s decision to ban under-18s climbing Everest.
Activists vow to keep fighting for vineyard-site access
Protestors have vowed will keep returning to a disputed site in the South Downs until they are granted the right to roam.
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