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Ramblers press the case for access with giant map at Welsh Senedd
The Ramblers continued their campaign to open up the Welsh countryside to walkers by getting Assembly Members to walk all over the nation.
National parks welcome Government's u-turn on barn conversions
National park leaders have welcomed a coalition Government decision not to allow disused barns to be converted to houses.
Hillwalkers can bid on eBay for chance to join felltop assessor on Helvellyn
Intrepid hillwalkers are being offered the chance to bid for a trip up England’s third-highest mountain in the company of lifesaving experts.
Lakeland forest paths will close on Saturday for Malcolm Wilson Rally
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful outing in the Lake District are being warned to steer clear of three forests this weekend.
Royal Navy crew battles 60mph winds to rescue pair stuck on Glencoe peak
Two walkers were airlifted from a Glencoe mountain after spending the night on the peak. The crew of a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter battled 60mph...
Nevis Range bosses moot plans for chalet accommodation on Aonach Mòr
Bosses at one of Scotland’s ski resorts are looking at the possibility of building chalets and huts to accommodate outdoors enthusiasts.
Gift Your Gear founder urges outdoor fans to donate unwanted kit
Have you any unused outdoor gear gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe? Gift Your Gear organisers are urging enthusiasts not to throw it out, ...
Binsey runner rescued after slip leads to broken leg
A runner was rescued after falling and breaking her leg on a fell in the Lake District. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 5.35p...
Historic Peak District milestone returns to moor after ploy to confuse Nazis
A historic milestone that was removed from a Peak District moor so as not to aid invading Nazis during the Second World Way has been restored to its rightful place.
Vango tent company taken over by directors in management buyout
The company behind Vango, one of the best known tent brands, has changed hands in a management buyout.
Third rescue in three days as snow and ice catch out two Snowdon walkers
Rescuers were called out to Wales’s highest mountain for the third time in three days to help walkers caught out by winter conditions.
Second Snowdon walker injured in 'carbon copy' Pyg Track fall
A walker was injured in the second fall in two days at the same place on Wales’s highest mountain. Rescuers were called out about 1.10pm today af...
Mountain rescuers use boat to reach dog after it takes Ullswater plunge
A mountain rescue team launched its boat to go to the aid of a soggy dog which fell in a Cumbrian lake.
Two rescued after getting lost in dark on Scafell Pike summit
Two walkers were rescued from the top of England’s highest peak after getting lost in the dark. The pair called for help from the 977m (3,205ft) ...
Snowdon walker suffers pelvis injury in 300ft fall on ice
A walker was airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after falling more than 300ft. The 31-year-old from London was coming down from the 1,085m (...
Night rescues for nine climbers and walkers on Snowdonia mountains
A group of climbers had to be rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after getting into difficulties. Four men and one woman were in a student group tac...
50km stretcher-carry will mark Western Beacons rescuers' half-century
Volunteers from a south Wales mountain rescue team will carry a stretcher over a 50km route to mark their 50th anniversary.
Retailer Cotswold Outdoor backs spine-research group Wings for Life
A major UK outdoor retailer has chosen a spinal injury research organisation to benefit from its fundraising.