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Public's views sought on north Norfolk stretch of England Coast Path

Outdoor enthusiasts are being asked for their views on the next stages of the planned England Coast Path.

16 October 2012

Dales rescuers face cash shortfall with ending of Broughton Game Show

Two rescue teams are faced with finding a new source of cash after the decision to end a long-running fundraising event.

16 October 2012

Hypothermic potholer rescued from Old Ing Cave in Yorkshire Dales

A caver was treated for hypothermia after being rescued from a Yorkshire Dales system. The 45-year-old was on a through trip from Old Ing Cave to D...

14 October 2012

Scafell Pike clean up bags a mountain of rubbish

A clean up on England’s highest fell produced a mountain of waste. The litter pick, organised by Stockport-based mountain leader Dave Ascough, tu...

13 October 2012

Lost Cairngorms walker found after surviving night on mountain

A walker who was lost overnight on Britain’s second-highest mountain was found unharmed by rescuers as overnight gales and torrential rain approached the area.

12 October 2012

Pub grub and trail guides provide cash boost for Yorkshire Three Peaks

Cash from pub meals and a book of trails will help maintain some of the Yorkshire Dales’ most popular walking routes.

11 October 2012

Helicopter in which Honister's Mark Weir died had forged safety certificate

The helicopter in which controversial Honister Slate Mine owner Mark Weir died had a counterfeit maintenance certificate.

11 October 2012

Deadline approaches for Wales right-to-roam consultation

Wales’s official outdoors body said the deadline for representations on open access land is approaching.

10 October 2012

Campaigners tell Government: set 40mph limit on roads across commons

Campaigners have told the coalition Government there should be a maximum speed limit of 40mph on all unfenced roads crossing common land.

09 October 2012

Deep council cuts making many paths unusable, Ramblers say

Deep cuts to council rights-of-way budgets are likely to leave paths overgrown and unusable, Britain’s largest walkers’ charity warned.

16 October 2012

Overdue Glen Cannich hiker told by walkers: 'They're searching for you'

A missing man was found safe and well after a group of walkers came across him and said a search was underway for him.

15 October 2012

BioLite CampStove picks up outdoor writers' award for innovation

Outdoor writers and photographers have awarded their annual innovation award to a stove which uses twigs and pine cones as fuel to cook backpackers’ meals, while at the same time recharging electronic devices.

13 October 2012

April Jones search-dog handler's message to Machynlleth: thank you

Scores of mountain rescuers took part in the recent search for the missing five-old-girl April Jones in the mid-Wales town of Machynlleth.

12 October 2012

Engineer Paul Brown will be Open Spaces Society 'eyes and ears'

An engineering consultant and Green Party member will be the eyes and ears of footpath campaigners in Mid Sussex.

11 October 2012

Fowlsheugh nature reserve body confirmed as hillwalker Euan Wright

Police have confirmed the body found on the Aberdeenshire coast on Tuesday is that of missing hillwalker Euan Wright.

11 October 2012

Grizedale Forest will close to walkers for one day to allow rally event

Walkers and cyclists will be excluded from a popular area of a national park for one day in December.

10 October 2012

Minister's concern after Wanlockhead walker finds shot eagle 'close to death'

Scotland’s environment minister has condemned the shooting of a golden eagle which has left the bird close to death.

09 October 2012

Police searching for hillwalker Euan Wright find body at nature reserve

Police searching for missing hillwalker and ornithologist Euan Wright have found a man’s body. Officers made the discovery about 2.15pm today nea...

09 October 2012

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