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Tunnel vision could see reopening of route for walkers and cyclists
A new cycle trail across the Peak District could be created with the reopening of four disused railway tunnels.
What's that Skip? Struth, a moorland marsupial!
Moorland walkers may get a surprise after separate sightings of a rare example of wildlife. Wallabies have been spotted in both the South Pennines ...
Expanding outdoors retailer to create 80 jobs in two new stores
The demise of home furnishings and DIY will be the outdoors' gain with the opening of two new stores by expanding retailer GO Outdoors.
Protest follows national park sell-off plan
The leader of a national conservation body will speak next week at a protest rally against the selling off of downland in England’s newest national park.
Online help for climbers who want to get knotted
Are you one of those people who end up in knots when confronted with a climbing rope? Help is at hand: a booklet originally drawn up by the British...
Rescuers haul 79-year-old from Lakeland waterfall
A 79-year-old walker survived a tumble into a waterfall today at a Lake District beauty spot. The man was left clinging to a crack in the rock at A...
'Superb flying' saves Halloween climber from Idwal horror
A climber was plucked from a north Wales crag by an RAF helicopter performing what mountain rescuers described as ‘superb flying’ in appalling conditions at the weekend.
Masons' cash will help cave rescue team
A Yorkshire rescue team will receive a cash boost this week with the donation of £30,000 to help it carry out its work.
Edward: 'death risk makes award more attractive'
Prince Edward is at the centre of an international controversy after he told an Australian newspaper that people were attracted to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award because they could die while undertaking it.
Ramblers' joy as coast bill set to get Queen's assent
Access to the entire English coast will come a step closer on Thursday when the parliamentary bill introducing a new law is expected to receive Royal Assent.
Kenton's Yorkshire return for Cool lecture
The man who managed to get eccentric explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes up the north face of the Eiger will give an insight into his life this week.
Scots student youngest to top of Ama Dablam
A Scottish teenager has become the youngest person to scale the Himalayan peak of Ama Dablam. Calum Macintyre, 16, summited the mountain on 25 Octo...
Slumdog director will tell tale of climber who cut off his own arm
His last blockbuster film was the heartwarming rags-to-riches tale of a Mumbai urchin who found fame on a TV quiz.
Daytime only rescues for Snowdonia RAF helicopters
Search and rescue helicopters from a busy RAF base will only operate during the daytime for more than six weeks.
Trust urges members to keep pressure on Salmond on power line
Supporters of a leading conservation charity are being urged to pile the pressure on Scotland’s First Minister to reject plans for a major power line that will cut through the Highlands.
Artist's quest reveals state of Lakes paths
An artist’s quest to recreate the sketches of the Lake District’s celebrated chronicler Alfred Wainwright has uncovered the extent of footpath erosion in the area.
Do outdoor activities prompt 'egotistical posturing'?
Hands up if you’ve ever heard of the John Muir Award (put it down if you’re a member of the John Muir Trust – that’s cheating).
Scott helps draft new mountain ethics code
Mountaineering’s international body has approved the adoption of a code of ethics covering issues as diverse as the need to aid fellow climbers in distress and care of the environment.