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Mountain rescuer: 'GPS phones only any use for urban walks'
A mountain rescue expert has told hillwalkers GPS mobile phones are only fit for urban walking, and anyone heading for the hills should learn to use a map and compass.
Missing Snowdonia walker found safe after major overnight search
A walker was found safe and well after a major overnight search involving three mountain rescue teams, search dogs and an RAF helicopter.
Steve Birkinshaw wins the Dragon's Back Race
Ultrarunner Steve Birkinshaw has won the Dragon’s Back Race, which ends today in south Wales after a gruelling route over the mountainous spine of the country.
Prince Harry backs wounded soldiers' South Pole bid
Prince Harry will support a gruelling trip by wounded and injured servicemen and women in a bid to reach the South Pole.
Doug Scott will join Hebridean island's second mountain festival
Veteran mountaineer Doug Scott will be one of the star attractions at a Hebridean mountain festival. A challenge walk linking five of the island’...
Warning to outdoor fans after car break-ins at popular crag
Police issued a warning to outdoor fans after two cars were broken into near a popular climbing crag.
Mountain rescue team appeals for return of stolen plaques
A volunteer rescue team is appealing for help in recovering two plaques that were removed from its headquarters.
70-year-old walker straightens dislocated ankle while waiting for rescue
A walker was rescued from a Lakeland fell after breaking his ankle. But the 70-year-old man managed to re-locate his dislocated joint while waiting...
Forest sell-off minister axed as Cameron appoints badger-cull advocate
The woman who oversaw the forest sell-off debacle has been axed in David Cameron’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Aira Force walker suffers suspected broken jaw in fall
A man was rescued from a Lakeland beauty spot after suffering a suspected broken jaw in a fall. The 66-year-old from Brighton was crossing the stre...
Farm manager Tom McKellar fined after poison find following eagle death
A farm manager has been fined £1,200 for possessing a banned poison so toxic a quarter of a teaspoon’s worth can kill a man.
Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans
Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.
Mystery as missing mountain rescue plaques returned
Two plaques that went missing from the headquarters of a mountain rescue team have been recovered. The circular signs were taken from the wall of t...
Pennine festival includes 47-mile cultural moorland walk
Outdoor fans looking for a challenge will be able to join a three-day walk along the Pennines on a route celebrating the Cultural Olympiad.
Poet Sir Andrew backs national park extensions during visit
A former Poet Laureate gave his backing to the extension of two national parks during a visit to see the areas in question.
Recession-hit outdoors industry launches Britain on Foot campaign
Outdoor industry representatives will next month launch a campaign to get the country on its feet. Britain on Foot is the brainchild of Andrew Dent...
Wainwright Society plea to Coast to Coast walkers: take a map
Aficionados of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainwright have warned walkers following his Coast to Coast Walk to equip themselves with a map and compass.
Dragon's Back Race gets underway with choral send-off
One of the world’s most gruelling mountain races got underway today, with 91 competitors from 14 different countries starting to the rousing sound of a Welsh male voice choir.