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DVD launch brings historic commons into focus
Tomorrow will see the launch of a 21st century initiative to protect ancient open land which is under threat.
Mountaineers will remember the fallen this weekend
The annual Remembrance Day service on Great Gable will take place this Sunday. The summit of the 899m (2,949 ft) Cumbrian fell is the location of a...
Trump golf decision ‘makes mockery’ of Scots green policy
A leading Scottish conservation group condemned the decision to allow the development of a huge golf resort by controversial American millionaire Donald Trump.
Young mapping fans pick up navigation tips from bushman Mears
Budding mapmakers from across Britain picked up tips from survival expert Ray Mears as a reward for their cartographic knowledge.
Mountain rescuers say thanks to marathon donors
Mountain rescuers today thanked competitors and supporters from the Original Mountain Marathon for swelling teams’ coffers by more than £6,000 Richard Warren, chairman of the umbrella organisation for the Lake District’s 12 mountain rescue teams, also thanked donors for comments accompanying their gifts.
Health boss: 'make marathon organisers pay rescue costs'
Cumbria’s health chief today waded into the flood of comments swirling around the aborted Original Mountain Marathon last weekend.
All back safe as media storm follows OMM weekend
All competitors in the Original Mountain Marathon are now safely accounted for. Borrowdale became the centre of international media attention this ...
Council fails footpath gold standard, says Ramblers' chief
A council which is bottom of the league for its footpaths must try harder. That was the uncompromising message from Ramblers’ Association chairma...
Authorities back outdoor centre after £16,000 fine for girl's death
The owners of a Christian outdoor adventure centre in Scotland have been fined £16,000 after a schoolgirl died following a gorge-jumping activity.
Government pull-out threatens Snowdonia Sherpa buses
A project to encourage walkers and mountaineers on to public transport has been thrown into doubt by the sudden withdrawal of funding.
Take That frontman to lead B-list charity attempt on Kili
Oversized Radio 1 motormouth Chris Moyles is among ‘celebrities’ who will tackle Africa’s highest mountain next year to raise cash for charity.
Grizedale out of bounds as rally drivers take to tracks
If you go down to the woods this month, you’re in for a noisy surprise. Much of Grizedale Forest will be out of bounds to walkers as more than 10...
Hand-crafted bridge opens on Peak estate
An award-winning craftsman has created a second footbridge for walkers in the Peak District. Edale-based Robin Wood hand crafted Hoodbrook Bridge n...
Hinkes to receive honorary doctorate
Mountaineer Alan Hinkes will receive an honorary doctorate from his local university next month. The first Briton to conquer all the world’s 8,00...
Walker safe as rescuers battle winter Highland conditions
A missing walker is safe and well after being found by rescuers in the Highlands. The 17-year-old was found on Sgorr Ruadh by members of the Torrid...
Lakeland rescue after 'short walk' turns into 17-hour ordeal
Four walkers were rescued after spending 17 hours on the fells in atrocious weather in Langdale at the weekend.
Hundreds stranded as floods hit mountain marathon
Mountain rescue teams in the Lake District have been involved in a major exercise to rescue competitors in the Original Mountain Marathon event.
Walkers on the buses as forest work closes Great Glen Way
Walkers on the Great Glen Way face having to take to public transport when a section is closed next month.