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GPS jamming will affect Pennine forests

The Ministry of Defence will jam sat-nav signals in the remote north Pennines during exercises later this year.

Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires

Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...

New walkers' deerstalking website goes into service

A pilot website to help hillwalkers know where deerstalking is taking place is now live. The Heading for the Scottish Hills site has Ordnance Surve...

New online service on deerstalking planned for walkers

The Scottish Hillphone service kicks off on Thursday, with the official opening of the deerstalking season.

Climbers injured in two north Wales falls

Two climbers were airlifted to hospital after injuring themselves in two separate incidents in north Wales yesterday.

Highland estate at centre of access row to seek zoo licence

A controversial Highland estate at the centre of an access row has said it will apply for a zoo licence.

Pennine welcome awaits walkers

Walkers are in for a warm welcome in a Pennine town next month, as it stages a weekend in celebration of its pioneering status.

Scots Government renews mountain rescue teams' funding

The Scottish Government today pledged to carry on its financial support of mountain rescue teams north of the border.

Highland walkers urged to check stalking website before heading for hills

A pilot website to enable walkers to check where deerstalking is taking place is running again. The Heading for the Scottish Hills site was set up ...

First ever Base jump from north Harris crag recorded on video

So what are your first thoughts when you gaze at a huge overhanging gneiss rockface? If you’re Dave MacLeod and Tim Emmett, it’s: let’s see i...

Volunteers' rubbish effort cleans up Highland sites

Volunteers working for a conservation charity have cleared more than 50 sacks of rubbish from the summits of two Highland mountains.

Walkers' guide to hidden Highland wilderness launched

It is one of the wildest parts of Britain, and was one of the last to be influenced by human activity.

Five Sisters added to trust guided walks list

A conservation charity has extended its range of guided walks to take in a challenging Highland ridge.

Mountain council urges views on Highland wolves plan

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland says it will make a submission on the planned keeping of wild animals on a Scottish estate.

Lake District Friends wade in with watergate project

Volunteers have waded in to help protect an area of Cumbria destined to become part of an enlarged national park.

Highland walkers urged to check for deerstalking

Walkers in the Highlands are being warned to check whether deerstalking is taking place before setting off for the hills.

Suilven piece wins Wild Writing contest

A Canadian-born man’s personal view of a Sutherland peak has won the Wild Writing Competition. The contest, sponsored by the John Muir Trust, for...

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