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A conservation charity has submitted plans for what it says is the world’s first rewilding centre in the Scottish Highlands.
Trees for Life wants to build the facility on a former deerstalking estate in Glen Moriston
Mountain bothies remain closed despite imminent easing of travel limits
The charity that looks after more than 100 mountain shelters said its buildings would remain shut, despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland and Wales.
Alpkit reaches investment target in eight minutes as 1,380 customers buy shares
A crowdfunding scheme giving customers a chance to invest in one of the UK’s fastest growing outdoors brands raised double its target.
Wainwright Striding Edge sketch sells for 'record' £10,200
A pen-and-ink sketch by the late author and artist Alfred Wainwright sold for what is believed to be a record price.
YHA to begin limited re-opening of English youth hostels in July
Youth hostels in England will begin a limited re-opening in mid-July as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
North-East rescuers called out twice to aid injured Kielder mountain bikers
Rescuers in the North-East of England were called out on two successive days to help seriously injured mountain bikers.
Calder Valley rescuers have busiest day in their history on hottest day of year
A West Yorkshire rescue team had the busiest day in its history on the hottest day of the year so far.
Rescuers find body of walker after major search on Howgill Fells
Rescuers looking for a missing walker on the Howgill Fells discovered a body. A major search operation was launched when the man failed to return f...
Yorkshire Dales bosses plead with visitors not to trash the national park
Bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have pleaded with visitors not to trash the national park. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority said visitors ...
Mountaineers welcome Holyrood's plans to ease 'stay local' rules for exercise
Mountaineering Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s relaxation of lockdown rules which will lift the requirement to stay local for outdoor exercise.
Ups and Downs – The Story of Handbook of the Scottish Hills
Eric Yeaman wrote what is considered to be a groundbreaking book listing almost 2,500 Scottish peaks 31 years ago - here hill sleuth Myrddyn Phillips reveals its background.
Footwear brand Keen's range of reusable face masks goes on sale
Footwear brand Keen is using one of its factories to manufacture face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Follow in the Brontë sisters' footsteps to Top Withins, inspiration for Wuthering Heights
Take to the romantic wild Brontë moors, home to Cathy and Heathcliff, on this walk starting in the hilltop village of Haworth in West Yorkshire .
