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Broadcaster Maconie's follow-up book will chart his fellwanderings

A broadcaster, music presenter and journalist is following up his bestselling book with a collection of tales from his wanderings on the British fells.

08 March 2012

Gold mine company claims platinum find near West Highland Way

The company reopening a gold mine in a Scottish national park says it has found traces of platinum at a site close by.

07 March 2012

Military exercises will zap GPS signals in three areas

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of a series of military jamming exercises that may put their GPS receivers temporarily out of action in the coming months.

07 March 2012

Berghaus steps in to support re-run of 200-mile adventure race

A major outdoor brand has stepped in to provide sponsorship for one of the country’s toughest adventure races.

07 March 2012

National Trust boss Dame Fiona to step down after 11 years

The head of the National Trust has announced she is stepping down from her post. Dame Fiona Reynolds said she would miss working for charity but wa...

06 March 2012

Rescuers thank farmer who helped find lost walkers

Mountain rescuers thanked a farmer who helped in finding four missing walkers. The four women, from Oxford, had a guidebook but no map or compass f...

05 March 2012

Photographer charts decay of Pennine Way farm building passed by thousands

A professional photographer will chart the decay of a ruined farmhouse high on the Yorkshire hills, which is passed by thousands of walkers on the Pennine Way.

04 March 2012

No criminal charges over polar bear death of Eton student on Arctic trip

Authorities in Svalbard say no-one will be prosecuted over the death of a 17-year-old Eton College student who was attacked by a polar bear last year.

03 March 2012

Hillwalker airlifted after collapse on fell

A man was airlifted from a fell after collapsing while out hillwalking in the Lake District. The 51-year-old was on Ullock Pike yesterday, Thursday...

02 March 2012

Walker suffers ankle injury after Dales slip

A woman was rescued after slipping and injuring herself while walking in the Yorkshire Dales. The 64-year-old slipped on wet grass and injured her ...

08 March 2012

Walker rescued after fell trip leads to broken ankle

A walker was rescued after a trip on a Lakeland fell led to a suspected broken ankle. The 66-year-old man, from South Shields on Tyneside, was walk...

07 March 2012

Trail walker remains in coma after carbon monoxide poisoning

A walker who was rescued after being found unconscious in his tent on a long-distance trail remains in a coma almost a week after the incident.

07 March 2012

Crime cash pays for teens' outdoor course

A group of youngsters is enjoying an outdoor course – thanks to criminals. A dozen 13- and 14-year-olds are taking part in the course at an outdo...

06 March 2012

Children of jailed Kinder trespassers will help mark 80th anniversary

The children of two of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers who were jailed for their part in the incident will take part in the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the event.

06 March 2012

Mountain biker rescued after fall leads to leg injuries

A mountain biker was rescued after falling and injuring herself in a Lakeland forest. Fourteen members of the Coniston Mountain Rescue Team went to...

05 March 2012

Walkers rescued after getting lost in Lakeland gill

Two walkers were rescued in a six-hour operation after getting lost while coming down from England’s highest mountain.

04 March 2012

Rescuers find missing walker unconscious in tent

A walker was taken to hospital after being found unconscious by rescuers on a long-distance trail. The 49-year-old was reported overdue on Thursday...

03 March 2012

Scottish outdoor fans urged to make views known as threat of regulation looms

The body representing climbers and hillwalkers north of the border is urging clubs and individuals to make their view known on plans to regulate adventurous activities.

02 March 2012

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