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Children help launch new hill footpath

A group of schoolchildren took to the hills to help launch a new footpath. The youngsters from Ysgol Gynradd Brithdir were the first to use officia...

It's a Steall: trust wins cash for Nevis project in European competition

A conservation charity is celebrating after winning £25,000 in a European competition. The John Muir Trust’s appeal for urgent repairs to the St...

Cash crisis puts an end to Nevis Partnership work

A cash shortage has forced a charity that helps manage Britain’s highest mountain to suspend its operations.

Rescued challenge walkers return to mark team's 1,000th callout

A grand day out in the Yorkshire Dales turned into a memorable event for two women who entered the record books as the subjects of a rescue team’s 1,000th callout.

Mauled sheep lead to national park dog-walking warning

National park bosses have reminded dog owners to keep their pets on a short lead during the breeding season.

Plea to outdoor enthusiasts to follow code after sheep poisoning

National park bosses have urged outdoor enthusiasts to follow the Countryside Code after seven sheep died when someone propped open a bridleway gate.

County's footpath cuts threaten Olympic fitness legacy, say Ramblers

Cuts by a local authority are jeopardising footpath networks vital to the fitness of a county’s walkers according to campaigners.

Scottish outdoor fans urged to make views known as threat of regulation looms

The body representing climbers and hillwalkers north of the border is urging clubs and individuals to make their view known on plans to regulate adventurous activities.

Kayak tragedy city urges Government to keep adventure licensing

A councillor from the city which lost four teenagers in a kayaking tragedy has started an e-petition calling on the Government to halt the proposed abolition of statutory licensing for adventure activities.

Kenton's Olympic Everest bid will be 'an emotional ride'

Kenton Cool flies out today on a quest to take an Olympic medal to the summit of Everest. We hear his thoughts on a tribute to 'amazing climbers'...

Outdoor campaigners give mixed views on new planning guidelines

Outdoor campaigners gave a mixed reaction to the publication of the coalition Government’s new planning guidelines.

Grant will help trust maintain mountain paths

A grant from a mountaineering body will help the National Trust for Scotland care for some of its most popular upland paths.

Trust loses out in bid to buy Borders 'wild heart' land

A conservation charity has lost out in its bid to buy an area of the Scottish Borders which was described as the ‘wild heart of the Southern Uplands’.

On test: Trekmates Flameless Cooking System

Trekmates' innovative cooking system uses no flames and is safe for use in tents. We put the cook box to the test as we dined out....

Outdoor enthusiasts urged to take care around wildlife

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to be aware of vulnerable animals and birds as spring approaches.

How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps

How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...

On test: Vaude Alpamayo softshell waterproof jacket

The Alpamayo features the new NeoShell fabric. We took the jacket for a walk or two to see how this top-of-the-range waterproof performed...

Government agency seeks possible buyers for troubled Cairn Gorm ski resort

Scotland’s busiest ski resort may be put up for sale this year. The CairnGorm Mountain snowsports centre, along with its controversial funicular ...

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