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Speed alpinism film judged best in fest
A vertiginous record of amazing speed climber Ueli Steck is the winning entry in this year’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.
Joint patrols stepped up after off-roaders smash walls
National park rangers have teamed up with police to tackle illegal off-roading after an incident in which two Land Rovers smashed through drystone walls to escape a police officer.
Activities will celebrate young national park champions
A group of youngsters will gather this weekend to celebrate their efforts in encouraging people into national parks.
Adventure film subjects tell their stories in online podcasts
Adventure enthusiasts have a chance to hear the stories behind some of the top films forming part of this weekend’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.
Extra trail closures announced as work continues to open tunnels
A further section of a national park walking and cycling trail will be closed from this week to allow construction work on the route.
Walking celeb Julia's baby news 'a bit of a miracle'
Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury has announced she is expecting her first child. The 40-year-old presenter of BBC’s Countryfile, who also boosted...
Pennine watershed walker interviewed on BBC
An outdoors writer who walked the Pennine Watershed was the subject of a BBC radio programme today. Andrew Bibby’s The Backbone of England was a ...
Now then, now then: Sir Jim's fix on the extreme outdoors
He was renowned for offering a cheery wave to Glencoe travellers and fixed it for countless youngsters to fulfil their dreams, but now the cigar-chewing television personality Sir Jimmy Savile can be seen indulging in some very odd extreme activities.
Europe's highest mountain out of bounds after terror attacks
The Foreign Office is advising mountaineers not to travel to Europe’s highest mountain after three tourists were shot dead by terrorists in the area.
Coast to Coast Path reopens after landslip
Walkers can now embark on the Coast to Coast Walk safely with the reopening of the first section of the path.
Councils urged to get in step with residents on national park extensions
The public has given an emphatic thumbs-up to the enlargement of two of England’s national parks. But councils were lukewarm in their view of big...
Mountain rescuers appeal for walkers' help in sponsored event
A mountain rescue team is appealing for help from walkers willing to step out to raise funds for its volunteers.
Walker airlifted from Peak hill after night injury
A walker was airlifted from the Peak District’s highest hill after injuring herself while descending in the dark.
Sheepish crag trio in early-morning rescue
A mountain rescue team was called to three sheepish adventurers stuck on a crag early today. Members of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team were alerted...
'Exhausted' caver helped to surface by rescuers
A caver was helped to the surface by rescuers yesterday after being reported stuck in an underground system.
Bridge closure will affect munro walkers
Walkers heading for the hills in the Highlands are being warned of a bridge closure affecting access.
Keep the guns silent on Sundays, say campaigners
Campaigners are urging shooters to give it a rest – and preserve their peace on Sundays. The Open Spaces Society is objecting to plans for clay-p...
Lifetime award for Doug Scott at climbing's 'Oscars'
Veteran British climber and mountaineer Doug Scott will receive a lifetime contribution award at this year’s Piolets d’Or.
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