Hitch halts lift-off of rocket carrying new sat-nav system

The launch of the first two satellites in a new system that would provide greater navigational accuracy for outdoor enthusiasts has been delayed.

Duke will open new Ordnance Survey headquarters

The Duke of Edinburgh will today officially open the new headquarters of Britain’s official mapping agency, 42 years since he and the Queen opened the Ordnance Survey’s previous head office.

Will new 4G broadband mean the end of reliable GPS navigation?

It has become essential to modern life and is responsible for European lorry drivers unexpectedly visiting English country lanes, and hapless motorists being ordered around by Victor Meldrew.

Houlding and Bonington will lead national park's birthday party

Two of England’s most gifted mountaineers will help celebrations for their local national park this month.

Olympic high as MacLeod leads walkers to Nevis north face

A group of walkers enjoyed the Olympic heights of Britain’s top peak as part of the countdown celebrations to the London 2012 Games.

Public invited on MacLeod's Olympic guided walk to Nevis's North Face

One of Britain’s top climbers will lead a walk to view the corries of the UK’s highest mountain as part of the lead up to next year’s London Olympics.

Children help create gateway to Cuillin range

Schoolchildren on a Hebridean isle have helped create part of a gateway to one of Scotland’s most challenging climbing ridges.

Rescue team will show its fun side with open day activities

A rescue team will be throwing open its doors next week to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at their work.

New rescue team will serve island walkers and climbers

The first new mountain rescue team to be established in Scotland for 11 years is hoping to get official recognition soon.