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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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Deadline approaches for Wales right-to-roam consultation
Wales’s official outdoors body said the deadline for representations on open access land is approaching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...