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National Trust for Scotland appoints museum director Philip Long as next chief

The National Trust for Scotland has appointed a museum director as its next chief executive. Philip Long will take over the post when the current b...

Mountain council: 'hillwalking and climbing on hold' as Covid-19 closures gather pace

The British Mountaineering Council has said hillwalking and climbing should be put on hold during the present coronavirus crisis.

Outdoor bodies say: stay close to home to walk or ride

A group of major outdoor organisations in the UK has echoed the Prime Minister’s advice for the public to exercise close to home.

Walker airlifted to hospital after injuring knee on Lakeland fell

A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself on a Lakeland fell. The 20-year-old from Worcestershire was descending from Grisedale Tar...

Fellsman falls victim to Covid-19 and spectators told to stay away from climb festival

A historic endurance event in the Yorkshire Dales has fallen victim to coronavirus. The Fellsman was due to take place in April, but organisers hav...

Cumbrian climber Leo Houlding urges public to help clean up his home patch

A climber and adventurer who has led expeditions from the Antarctic to the Amazon rainforests is urging the public to support a clean-up on his home patch.

Don't Lose Your Way: Ramblers recruit citizen geographers to save paths at risk

The Ramblers have begun a quest to find an army of citizen geographers to find lost rights of way as a deadline approaches.

Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after falling from route on Pillar

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District mountain after falling and suffering head and chest injuries.

New £2m Highland rewilding centre aims to attract 50,000 visitors annually

A charity hopes to attract 50,000 visitors a year to its new £2m rewilding centre in the Scottish Highlands.

Lakeland walker rescued after slip leads to leg injury

A walker was rescued after slipping on a Lake District path and injuring his leg. The 79-year-old was descending Cat Gill above Borrowdale on Sunda...

Lakeland cyclist dies after crashing on Honister Pass

A cyclist has died after crashing on a Lake District pass. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to the incident on the Honister Pass about 1...

Outdoor Industries Association to lobby government to limit Covid-19 impacts

The umbrella body for the outdoors industry said it is needs to work with government departments to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the industry.

Lomond bosses say visitors can still enjoy national park's open spaces

Bosses in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park said visitors can still enjoy the fresh air and exercise opportunities offered by its outdoor spaces.

Avalanche debris halts Lakeland walker's 650ft fall just metres from sheer drop

A walker was lucky to survive after falling more than 650ft on a Lake District mountain. The man came to rest on avalanche debris just metres above...