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Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023
Volunteer rescuers whose patch includes the UK’s most visited mountain say they are reaching their limit after revealing they have been called out a record number of times this year.
'Hillwalking Hijabi' Zahrah Mahmood appointed Ramblers Scotland president
A woman known on social media as the Hillwalking Hijabi is Ramblers Scotland’s new figurehead. Zahrah Mahmood was appointed president of the orga...
Campaigners and politicians mark 20 years of Scotland's 'world-class' access laws
Outdoor enthusiasts and campaigners joined politicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s right-to-roam laws.
Wainwright Society members celebrate 20th anniversary with ascent of Dove Crag
Members of the Wainwright Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with an ascent of the first Lakeland fell described by the late author whose works they promote.
Luxury £15,000 trail-run organisers accused of damaging Arran mountain
Organisers of a ‘luxury’ ultrarunning event in Scotland have been widely criticised for marking parts of the course with yellow paint.
Outdoor stars will gather this month to mark Kinder Scout Trespass 90th anniversary
Outdoors luminaries will gather at a Peak District village this month to mark the 90th anniversary of the Kinder Trespass.
Ramblers welcome decision to scrap cut-off date for recording 'lost' paths
Campaigning charity the Ramblers has welcomed news the government has scrapped plans for a cut-off date for recording ‘lost’ historic paths in England.
Walkers' charity the Ramblers unveils new logo and corporate identity
Campaigning charity the Ramblers has unveiled a new logo and corporate identity. The organisation said the emblem represents an open path and uses ...
Ramblers Scotland appeals for legal costs help in Ardnamurchan access fight
Ramblers Scotland is appealing to the public to help fund a legal battle over access at a Highland estate.
Ramblers unveil beginners' navigation videos to help walkers get into the outdoors
How confident are you that you can find your way when you head out for a walk? Walking charity the Ramblers said a fifth of people they surveyed sa...
Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping
National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.
Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner
A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.
Ramblers Scotland videos on respecting outdoors viewed more than ½m times
A series of light-hearted short videos aimed at responsible use of the outdoors has seen more than half a million views in its first month.
England needs a Scotland access model, Caroline Lucas tells Kinder 90 gathering
England should adopt a Scottish model of access to the countryside, the UK’s only Green MP said. Caroline Lucas addressed a gathering at the week...
Ross Maloney joins the Ramblers as new chief executive
Campaigning charity the Ramblers has appointed Ross Maloney as its new chief executive. Mr Maloney joins the walkers’ organisation from the Scout...
Outdoor and adventure bodies pledge to work to increase diversity
A group of eight outdoors and adventure bodies said they need to work to improve the diversity of people taking part in activities.
Ramblers encourage people to continue walking in winter for health and wellbeing
The Ramblers are encouraging people to continue walking through the winter months. Heading out for a walk benefits health and wellbeing, even when ...
Ramblers urge Treasury to fund path repairs to support Covid-19 walking surge
Walkers’ campaigners are urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to stump up cash for path repairs as winter approaches.