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MacLeod and Turner will attempt repeat of 60s climbing feat
Two of Scotland’s top climbers will next month try to recreate a legendary winter mountaineering feat to coincide with its 50th anniversary.
High cost of Highland bus stops service
A national park bus service has been axed after it was discovered each passenger was costing the park authority £78.
Forget Tweets and get back to basics, says Ramblers vice-president
The Ramblers should spend less time Twittering and more effort on fighting for countryside access. That’s the view of one of the organisation’s...
Climber dies after Ben Lui fall
A man has died in a fall from a Highland mountain. Dr Tim Garn was climbing on Ben Lui last Sunday when he fell more than 90m (300ft) near the summ...
Planners urged to turn down hillside turbine plans
Campaigners are urging planners to follow their officers’ advice and block the construction of a windfarm on a south Wales hillside.
Plea to walkers as police probe eagle's death
Police are appealing to walkers for information to help them after the body of a white-tailed eagle was found on a Scottish estate.
Lakes authority opposes new Cumbrian nuclear plants
An authority says building three new nuclear power stations close to England’s biggest national park could have a serious impact on tourism and the natural environment.
Man and dog rescued from Welsh hillside
One man and his dog were rescued from a Welsh hillside yesterday. Members of North East Wales Search and Rescue were airlifted to the site by polic...
Walkers' champion takes up presidency with rally pledge
A campaigning octogenarian has been elected president of a group of Ramblers which is pushing for improvements to a long-distance path in its area.
Ramblers' campaign boss: 'we'll keep fighting for walkers' rights'
The battle for the heart of Britain’s biggest walking group continues on the pages of a national newspaper.
Trigs, tithes and topography: OS history goes online
The pace of mapping developments is hard to keep pace with these days, with every day seemingly offering a new electronic means of viewing maps, exporting routes to GPS units and downloading applications for the latest smart phones.
Heather and Julia will feature in Cairngorm TV show
Two of the best known female faces in the British hills will be together on the small screen later this month.
Highland trail walkers need to go the extra mile
Walking one of Britain’s most popular long-distance routes will require a little more effort from this week.
Bonington and Scott will join Lakes summit
Adventurers at the peak of mountaineering will congregate at a new summit next month. Everest climbers Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott will be a...
Gay weddings plan for Everest base camp
Gay couples could soon have their weddings in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain if plans by a Nepalese politician go ahead.
New trail will follow in Wainwright's footsteps
September 1938, and the dark cloud of National Socialism cast its shadow over Europe as Britain prepared for war with Hitler’s growing army.
Climber airlifted after fall from sea cliffs
A climber was airlifted to hospital today after suffering suspected back injuries in a fall on a Dorset sea cliff.
Water grant will aid moorland bog habitats
The moorland environment in the South West will benefit from a £4.1m grant from a water company. South West Water has provided the cash, which wil...