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Pennine Way 'glamping' pods will be a first for Peak District
National park bosses have given the go-ahead to a plan for camping pods on the route of the Pennine Way.
Colin completes 600-mile watershed route in 30 days
An ultrarunner has completed a remarkable 30-day run along Scotland’s watershed. Colin Meek completed the 600-mile (966km) route, which began on ...
Mountain rescuer Tim plans to take Lola on 2,000-mile national park fundraiser
A mountain rescuer is planning a fundraising trip round all of the UK’s national parks, with a 38-year-old called Lola.
Morning bus service across loch is aimed at munro walkers
Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro will be able to take the bus to the foot of the mountain – across Loch Lomond.
Scottish long-distance trails feature in new guidebooks
A guidebook to a new long-distance trail is the culmination of six years’ work by the author. The Mary Queen of Scots Way is a 172km (107-mile) r...
Gold mine company claims platinum find near West Highland Way
The company reopening a gold mine in a Scottish national park says it has found traces of platinum at a site close by.
Scotland's wild lands mapped in pioneering project
Scotland’s wild land has been mapped in a pioneering project aimed at protecting some of the nation’s most spectacular landscapes.
Undaunted outdoors fan Julie overcomes disabilities to gain top award
A woman who overcame a number of disabilities spoke of her love of the outdoors after gaining the highest level of the John Muir Award.
Cononish gold mine gets the go-ahead from planners
A controversial plan to reopen a goldmine in a Highlands national park was given the go-ahead today. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Par...
Rescue for West Highland Way walker left in dark after torch packs up
A walker on the West Highland Way was rescued after his torch packed up leaving him disoriented in the dark.
Colin passes half-way mark on 700-mile Scots watershed run
An ultrarunner aiming to complete a 700-mile route along Scotland’s watershed has passed the half-way point.
Police and park wardens repeat blitz on Lomond anti-social behaviour
Police and national park rangers launched a blitz on anti-social behaviour along part of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail.
Mountain council objects to windfarm overlooking Loch Lomond
The body representing mountaineers in Scotland has objected to plans for a windfarm just outside a national park.
Forestry bosses delay controversial car-park charges
Forestry bosses have said they will delay introducing controversial car-parking charges at a glen used by outdoor enthusiasts.
National park goldmine will go ahead after cash pledges by developer
National park bosses have given the go-ahead for Scotland’s only working gold mine after cash pledges from the developers.
The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view
Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.
Family rescued after hillside slip leads to injury
Rescuers went to the aid of a family on the hills overlooking Loch Lomond after the mother slipped and injured her leg.
TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash
More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.
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