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Reel Rock Tour brings top climbing films to Britain for first time

Organisers of an adventure film tour coming to Britain for the first time said they hope to involve local clubs and organisations in the event.

Recession-hit outdoors industry launches Britain on Foot campaign

Outdoor industry representatives will next month launch a campaign to get the country on its feet. Britain on Foot is the brainchild of Andrew Dent...

Walker airlifted after fellside blackout leads to injury

A woman was rescued from a Lakeland fell after injuring herself when she blacked out. Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 5pm...

SmartWool promises unparalleled durability for its new PhD socks

Four years of development have gone into SmarWool's new range of PhD Performance Socks, with a patent-pending construction.

UFO followers will take to the hills to pray for peace

Groups of UFO believers will make the trip to two British hills next weekend to pray for peace and spiritual uplifting.

Ramblers' autumn walks will celebrate Britain's woodlands

The coalition Government wanted to sell off huge swathes of forestry in England, and now one of the organisations instrumental in pushing for a u-turn on the sell-off is urging the public to take a walk in the woods.

Police probe killing of poisoned red kite

Police are investigating the death of a protected bird of prey after tests proved the raptor was poisoned.

Work begins on Yorkshire Three Peaks diversion route

Footpath work will start shortly on a popular challenge trail in the Yorkshire Dales. The project will involve walkers on the Three Peaks Challenge...

Tourism body issues 'good practice' guide for outdoor challenge organisers

A tourism body has produced a guide for organisers of outdoor events to try to minimise problems in a national park.

Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans

Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.

70-year-old walker straightens dislocated ankle while waiting for rescue

A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after breaking his ankle. But the 70-year-old man managed to re-locate his dislocated joint while waiting...

Trust volunteers step up to capital munro challenge

Six seasoned hillwalkers will climb the heights of three of Scotland’s best loved munros – in the nation’s capital city.

Walker stretchered from fell after gill fall

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after suffering a leg injury in a fall. Members of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team were joine...

Government seeks public views on coastal access to Dover's White Cliffs

Proposals for public access to one of England’s best known stretches of coastline have been published.

Tickets go on sale for first UK visit of European Outdoor Film Tour

Tickets go on sale today for the European Outdoor Film Tour which, for the first time, is hopping across the Channel for a limited showing at four British venues.

Hinkes swaps real ale for coffee in new brand ambassador role

He’s better known for his unfortunate encounter with a chapatti and his love of real ale, but Britain’s only summiteer of all the world’s 8,000m peaks is lending his support to a brand of fresh coffee.