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Climbing star Dave MacLeod helps launch rescuers' whisky fundraiser

Top climber Dave Macleod helped lift mountain rescuers spirits when he joined the launch of a fundraising campaign in the shadow of Ben Nevis.

Campaigners condemn 'myopic' rejection of Isle of Wight coast access

Access campaigners have condemned the coalition Government’s ‘myopic’ decision not to extend coastal access to the Isle of Wight.

Historic Scotland warns of loose rock at Dumbarton climbing venue

Parts of the popular climbing venue where the UK’s toughest route was posted has loose rock which might be dislodged, a Government agency warned.

Prince Charles helps HF Holidays celebrate centenary with Cumbria visit

The Prince of Wales visited a Cumbrian holiday venue to help a co-operative celebrate its centenary. The heir to the throne talked to guests taking...

RAF Squadron Leader Rimon Than named as Cairngorms avalanche victim

A serving RAF officer has been named as one of the men who died in the Cairngorms avalanche yesterday.

Climber Leo Houlding tells of 'out of this world' brutal Ulvetanna ascent

Top British climber Leo Houlding has described his ‘out of this world’ first climb of a brutal route in Antarctica, saying the expedition pushed his team to its limits.

On test: Sherpa Lithang jacket and Tsepun baselayer

We put to the test two offerings from the new-to-the-UK Nepalese brand Sherpa Adventure Gear...

HF Holidays celebrates its centenary with new museum and history update

A holiday movement founded with the aim of encouraging the love of the open air celebrates its centenary next year.

Country landowners say no need for new Isle of Wight coastal access

The organisation that represents country landowners said there is no need to extend the England Coast Path to the Isle of Wight.

New chief steps Forward to lead walking co-op firm HF Holidays

A former boss of a hotel chain will be stepping into the boots of a specialist walking holiday co-operative chief executive.

Karrimor unveils £150 technical waterproof jacket

A fully featured eVent waterproof jacket is on offer from Karrimor...

Body of man found by rescuers searching Fannichs for missing walker

The body of a walker has been found by rescuers in the Highlands. Police Scotland said the man was reported overdue today after going walking in th...

Dumbarton Rock climbing routes preserved during graffiti clean-up

Climbing routes on one of Scotland’s toughest crags has been preserved during a spruce-up to remove graffiti.

Paralympian Karen Darke rethinks Antarctic plan after testing Norway week

A Paralympic medallist who plans to cross journey to the South Pole under her own steam has had to rethink her plans after a testing week in the Norwegian wilderness.

Leo Houlding and team successfully climb Antarctic peak Ulvetanna

Climber Leo Houlding has successfully summited the Antarctic mountain he called ‘the last great climb’.

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

Schoolkids will follow Leo Houlding's attempt on Antarctic Wolf's Tooth

A team of schoolchildren will follow climber Leo Houlding’s next adventure, which he calls ‘the last great climb’.

Great Dun Fell rescuers discover walker in Napoleonic costume

Rescuers responding to a call for help from a pair of walkers caught out overnight in snow were alarmed to find one of them dressed in a Napoleonic outfit wielding a musket and sword.