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Ramblers: Deregulation Bill will help save England's lost paths
Britain’s largest walkers’ charity says new legislation may help save historic rights of way from oblivion.
Peak District confirms off-roaders ban on Chapel Gate and the Roych
National park bosses have confirmed a permanent ban on off-roaders using two routes in the Peak District.
Man airlifted to hospital after Glencoe fall
A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering injuries in a fall in Glencoe. Police were alerted yesterday about 3.20pm after the man fell in Cam...
Cumbria mountain biker knocked out after hitting tree near Wetheral
A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital after hitting a tree and knocking himself out. The 17-year-old from Carlisle was cycling in woods next t...
Snowdonia walkers airlifted to hospital after lightning strike
Two walkers were airlifted to hospital after a lightning strike on a Snowdonia mountain. The men were close to the 905m (2,969ft) summit of Aran Fa...
Mountain council objects to planned windfarm near Ben Wyvis
Mountaineers have lodged an objection to plans for a windfarm near a munro in Easter Ross. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland said the developm...
Lake District mountain biker rescued after injuring shoulder in fall
A mountain biker was rescued after injuring himself when he fell off his machine. The rider, described by rescuers as a local man, dislocated his s...
Cumbria police pledge to monitor hunting activity impartially
Police in Cumbria say they will monitor hunting activities in the face of complaints that illegal activities are taking place.
Mountain experts warn winter walkers: cotton can kill
Mountain experts have warned winter hillgoers that cotton can kill. Wearing clothes made of cotton can increase the risk of succumbing to hypotherm...
Two teams in rescue of hypothermic Snowdon walker in jeans and trainers
A hypothermic walker wearing jeans and trainers was rescued from Wales’s highest mountain after getting lost.
Government plans for changes on barn rules 'disastrous' for Dales
Government proposals to permit barns to be made into houses without planning permission could be disastrous for a national park, its head said.
One man and his dog rescued after going astray on Tryfan
A walker and his dog were rescued from a Snowdonia mountain after getting lost in poor weather. The man, from Leeds, called for help after straying...
Walker injured in blustery winds on Old Man of Coniston
A walker was rescued from the Old Man of Coniston after injuring her leg. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 1.25pm today when the wom...
Ramblers tell Ledgowan estate walkers: don't be bullied
The Ramblers are encouraging walkers to continue using a Highland estate and not to be bullied into avoiding the area.
Niels Rasmussen's photo wins Wainwright Society competition
An image of the sun’s rays bathing a moody range in the Lake District has won an annual photography competition run by aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright.
Eastern turn for compasses for first time in 200 years as North shifts
Walkers in the far South-West of England are experiencing a phenomenon not seen for more than 200 years.
Second chance for Isle of Wight coast path as consultation nears end
Access campaigners are hoping for a second chance to convince the coalition Government to include the Isle of Wight in coastal access plans.
Search for injured Y Garn walker ends in discovery of mystery dog
A search for a fallen walker by a Snowdonia mountain rescue turned up a mystery dog. Members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation could...