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Highlands road closures affect two main routes
Outdoors enthusiasts heading towards the western Highlands face difficulties with their journeys after a landslip closed a main road.
Ramblers' thumbs-up to trust's takeover of prime climbing site
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has welcomed the decision to place a popular climbing and walking area into the care of a conservation trust.
Osborne proposals for planning law relaxation could hit wildlife habitats
The coalition Government has reiterated its support for easing planning controls in the wake of the row earlier this year over the proposed policy framework.
Rerun for best of film festival as next year's deadline looms
Organisers of one of the country’s biggest adrenaline film festivals issued a last-minute reminder that the deadline is just days away.
Bonington and Steck will retell tales of Eiger tragedy and triumph
Two of the world’s leading climbers will this week deliver an insight into one of the world’s most imposing mountains.
Cavers safe after heavy rain floods underground passages
Six groups of cavers emerged unhurt after heavy rain caused difficulties underground in the Yorkshire Dales.
Smartphone fix helps rescuers find lost walkers in atrocious weather
Rescuers used a couple’s smartphone position to find them on England’s highest mountain in atrocious weather.
Wildlife trust will take over prime national park rockclimbing crags
A wildlife trust has agreed to take over national park land that includes one of the country’s most popular climbing areas.
Footpath microlight flights grounded as appeal fails
A microlight enthusiast’s plans to fly from an airstrip crossing footpaths have been grounded. Mark Fowler of Botolph Claydon in Buckinghamshire ...
Renovated bothy provides new shelter for walkers and cyclists
A bothy is now available for walkers and cyclists after volunteers spent months renovating the building.
Sponsor signs up for three-year mountain festival deal
Outdoor brand Dare 2b has signed up to sponsor a major mountain festival for three years. Keswick Mountain Festival announced the deal, which it sa...
Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters
The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.
Powder Room toilet opening is relief for Lakeland mountain skiers
Skiers in the Lake District will no longer have to cross their legs to avoid the call of nature. Members of the Lake District Ski Club are celebrat...
Second success for system as rescuers use phone signal to find lost walkers
A new software system for mountain rescuers helped guide a team to a pair lost on a hillside. The rescue was the second in the weekend to use the S...
Injured mountain biker rescued from forest trail
A mountain biker was rescued after injuring herself on a downhill section of a popular course. Three mountain rescue teams went to the rider’s ai...
Outdoor retailer issues warning as sales disappoint
Troubled outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure today warned trading had worsened in the last few weeks. The company’s shares ended 11 per cent down on ...
Bonita adds 'beautiful' mountain to her Himalayan tally
Britain’s youngest female Everest summiteer has added a third Himalayan peak to her tally. Bonita Norris successfully climbed Ama Dablam in the c...
Outdoor shop's donation adds to mountain rescuers' vehicle fund
Staff and customers at a Glasgow outdoors shop have helped swell the coffers of a rescue team’s appeal for funds.
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6 Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way (2)
7 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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