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Plea to be on lookout for injured climber's gear in Coire an t-Sneachda
Rescuers are appealing to walkers and climbers to be on the lookout for gear that was left on a Cairngorms mountainside after its owner was airlifted to hospital.
War of words breaks out as deadline looms for Lomond camping-ban views
A war of words has broken out between a national park boss and outdoor commentators over plans to extend camping bans along the shores of several lochs.
Navy Sea King forced to land during rescue of Ben Nevis climbers
A search and rescue helicopter had to make an unscheduled landing while taking part in an operation to help missing climbers on the UK’s highest mountain.
Three cavers rescued after getting stranded in Gaping Gill system
Three cavers were rescued from a Yorkshire Dales system after getting stranded underground. The men were reported overdue after going into the Gapi...
Terry Abraham's Scafell Pike film set for BBC screening
A film chronicling a year in the life of England’s highest mountain will be shown on national television.
Runners prepare to tackle The Spine, the country's 'most brutal race'
Almost 100 hardy runners are gearing up for what has been described as Britain’s most brutal race. The Spine starts this Saturday and involves a ...
Warnings issued as Scottish mountains set to be hit by 100mph winds
Winds reaching speeds of 100mph are expected on Scottish mountains over the next two days. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for the Highl...
Climbing buddies will join Sir Chris Bonington for look back at life
Climbing legend and elder statesman of mountaineering Sir Chris Bonington will look back at his life at a London gathering.
North York Moors walls and hedgerows restored thanks to grants
National park bosses have handed out grants to farmers and landowners to restore traditional hedgerows and drystone walls in their area.
Fatigued walker helped from Base Brown by rescuers
A woman was helped to safety from a Lake District fell after getting into difficulties. The 40-year-old, who rescuers said had a medical history, w...
Rescuers praise RAF pilot's 'awesome' flying after climber falls on Cairn Gorm
Rescuers have praised the skills of the crew of an RAF search and rescue helicopter during an incident in the Cairngorms.
Ed Catmur wins The Challenger race after enduring hail, snow and gales
A gruelling race along the southern part of the Pennines has been won by Surrey-based runner Edward Catmur.
Growth in outdoor industry group enables more conservation grants
An organisation formed by outdoor companies to help fund conservation projects said it has gone from strength to strength.
Talks by Sandy Irvine's great-niece will raise cash for Mountain Trust
A relation of a tragic adventurer at the centre of a mountain mystery will entertain outdoor fans with a series of talks.
'Lucky' pair rescued from Ben MacDui in 100mph winds and blizzard
Two walkers were rescued from the UK’s second highest mountain after getting into difficulties in atrocious conditions.
Peak District will get new name in March – for Chinese visitors
Tourism bosses have announced that a national park is to be renamed. But the new name for the Peak District will only apply in China, where some Br...
Open Spaces Society plans celebrations to mark 150 years of campaigning
Britain’s oldest national conservation body is planning a big picnic to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Met Office says 2014 was warmest year on record
Last year was the UK’s warmest on record, the Met Office said. Provisional figures released by the country's official weather forecasters show th...