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Public's views sought on Lakes and Dales plans ahead of final decision
The Government’s advisory body on the English outdoors has published the detail of proposals to extend two of the country’s national parks.
Walker rescued after tumble leads to broken shoulder
A walker was rescued after taking a tumble at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. The Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted about 1.15pm yesterday, Satur...
Petition calls on Westminster to save outdoor education centres
An online petition to the coalition Government has been started urging ministers to save outdoor education centres across the country.
Mountaineering members urged to stand up and be counted against windfarm
The head of Scotland’s mountaineering representative body appealed to its members to stand up and be counted in opposing a windfarm development.
National park looks to recruit apprentice rangers
A national park is recruiting two apprentice rangers for its service. The full-time, fixed-term posts are open to anyone with an aptitude or intere...
Free booklet offers guidance to novice hillwalkers
Walkers raising their sights and thinking of heading for the hills have a new guide, produced by experts.
Snow and ice may make a return, say forecasters, but hedge their bets
Winter climbers and outdoor enthusiasts hoping for a return to freezing conditions in February may be in luck, forecasters said.
Fear of protest camps leads to Olympic ban on tents and camping gear
Outdoors enthusiasts hoping to camp out between catching a few Olympics events around the country will have to think again.
'Unstraightened' water course will help wildlife thrive
A Cairngorms stream that was straightened to provide land drainage has been transformed back to its meandering course to help wildlife thrive.
Walkers discover hypothermic man on fell
A man was airlifted from a fell after collapsing. The walker was found at dusk yesterday, Saturday, by a group of five other walkers at Three Tarns...
Mountain rescuer urges walkers to go properly equipped to enjoy winter hills
A mountain rescue expert urged the public to enjoy the south Wales hills while they are in winter conditions.
Dales walking guide cash will aid Three Peaks footpath work
A new walkers’ guidebook will help maintain footpaths in the Yorkshire Three Peaks area. Part of the proceeds from sales of the publication, Dale...
Wainwright fans hand over Pennine Journey route to new club
Aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright have passed on responsibility for a route following his first long-distance walk to a new group.
Security closures will follow opening of English coastal path
The first leg of the England Coast Path will open this summer – and part of it will then be closed for security reasons.
Ramblers welcome coast path statement and urge Government to press on
The Ramblers welcomed the official announcement of the route of the first stretch of the England Coast Path.
Ramblers will urge visiting forest panel to back wider access
Ramblers in Devon will use the visit of a Government-appointed forestry panel to push for even wider access to England’s woodlands.
Military jamming exercises will affect walkers' GPS signals
The Government’s official communications watchdog is warning outdoor enthusiasts their GPS units may be affected by upcoming jamming exercises.
Gamekeeper faces £7,000 extra costs after failed appeal on raptor offences
A gamekeeper who lost his appeal against convictions for illegal trapping of birds of prey faces further costs of £7,000.
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2 Rangers complete path repairs on Yorkshire Three Peaks route
3 Walker winched from Lakeland mountainside after 40m fall
4 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64
5 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
6 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
7 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
8 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
9 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
5 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
6 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
7 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
8 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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