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Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)
As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..
Wainwright fans set up cash appeal for flood-hit county
The Wainwright Society has launched an appeal to help the stricken county of Cumbria after the worst floods in living memory.
Police seek walkers' help in Peak murder probe
Police in Derbyshire are appealing for information from a group of walkers seen near the scene of a murder.
Farmers' signs will warn walkers of cattle danger
In a sign of the times, the Ramblers are teaming up with the National Farmers’ Union to warn walkers of the dangers of strolling with dogs through fields with cattle in them.
Walker dies after being trampled by cows
A woman has been trampled to death by cows while walking her dogs. The incident happened on Saturday in a field at St Fagans, Cardiff, while the 63...
Man fined after snow message sparks major rescue alert
A mountaineer who sparked a Highland rescue operation when he marked the word ‘help’ in snow has been fined by a Scottish court.
Lords throw out Peak quarry owner's legal bid
Law Lords have turned down a quarry operator’s bid to appeal against a landmark ruling in the Peak District.
Scots Ramblers' chiefs: we need to raise £200,000 within weeks
Scotland’s Ramblers today announced a cash appeal to help save the organisation from proposed cuts.
Walkers urged to help Friends celebrate anniversary
A conservation charity is urging walkers to pull on their boots to help it celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009
As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..
Do outdoor activities prompt 'egotistical posturing'?
Hands up if you’ve ever heard of the John Muir Award (put it down if you’re a member of the John Muir Trust – that’s cheating).
Two out of three ain’t bad, as some fat bloke once sang
So there was to be no 285th munro – but which of the existing 284 would be chopped down to corbett status?.
Police seek driver who churned up rare rodent site
Police are appealing for information after an off-road vehicle damaged a rare habitat near one of the Peak District’s most popular climbing crags.
Police in moorland hunt for woman in fishnet stockings
Walkers are being asked to be on the lookout for a young woman seen out on the Yorkshire moors in a mini skirt and fishnet stockings.
Court award for walker trampled by cattle
A court has ordered a farmer to pay £¼ million compensation to a walker who was left severely injured when cows trampled her on his land.
Court lifts motor ban on Dales green lanes
Motorists have won the right to use a green lane in the Yorkshire Dales, following a ruling of the High Court.
Replacement for 'highest slum' finally opens on Snowdon
The replacement for the building once described as Wales’s highest slum was officially opened today – more than a year overdue.
Landowners win right to keep horses off footpath
A retired forestry worker and his wife have won a legal battle to stop horse-riders using a track on his land.
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