Walker swims whirlpool gulf to raise cash for wild-land charity

A keen hillwalker and cyclist swam one of the most dangerous stretches of water in Scotland to raise cash for a conservation charity.

Police appeal for sightings of Highland wild camper

Police are appealing for walkers’ and outdoors enthusiasts’ help to try to find a man who went missing after wild camping in the southern Highlands.

Anniversary praise for pioneer council working for common good

A leading outdoor campaigner has praised a pioneering organisation which led the way on opening up the countryside to walkers and riders.

Walker rescued after beauty spot slip

A walker was rescued after injuring herself in a slip at a Pennine beauty spot. The Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team was alerted about 3.15pm y...

Gear firm reminds climbers to check potentially dangerous belay devices

The importers of climbing equipment that was found to have a defect have issued a reminder to users to have the faulty equipment replaced.

Dales bosses appeal to public not to launch Chinese lanterns

National park bosses have appealed to the public not to launch Chinese lanterns which are causing problems in the countryside.

Via ferrata company's £28,000 bill for unlawful extension

Bosses of a controversial mountain tourist attraction face a bill of more than £28,000 after installing an unauthorised extension.

Marines help blind Scott's charity Nevis ascent

A blind walker was helped to the top of Britain’s highest mountain by a group of Royal Marines. Scott Cunningham and his guide dog Travis were as...

Honest walkers earn praise after adding to forgotten donation tub

Hillwalkers on a popular Scottish munro have been praised for their honesty. The National Trust for Scotland said walkers tackling Ben Lomond h...