Trust says Highland gold bid puts wild land at risk

A conservation charity has objected to the reopening of a Highland gold mine. The John Muir Trust said plans to develop the workings near Tyndrum w...

School students' plaques will guide national trail walkers

Walkers on a national trail will be guided by plaques created by Yorkshire schoolchildren. The cast-metal plaques have been placed along the Dales ...

Labour bid to stop VAT hike for mountain rescuers

Opposition front-benchers have launched a bit to stop mountain rescue teams paying the increased VAT rate announced by the Coalition Government in George Osborne’s emergency budget last month.

Missing walker found safe after overnight search

A walker was found safe and well after going missing overnight on the isle of Harris. Three Coastguard teams joined officers from the Northern Cons...

Gondola mooted for Cairn Gorm by Ramblers' boss

A gondola system should be considered for Cairn Gorm as part of a review of access to the mountain, according to the head of the Ramblers in Scotland.

Ranger Matt nails Coast to Coast in 61 hours

A park ranger lost two toenails but gained pounds by running Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route. Matt Neale covered the 309km (192-mile) course in...

Wildlife boss welcomes fine for obstructing inspector

An animal-health chief has welcomed a fine imposed on a Cumbria man who obstructed a wildlife inspector.

Five readers win copy of Wainwright guidebook

Five lucky grough readers have won their own copy of the new guide to the route taken by one of the best known outdoor writers in his first long-distance foray.

Record-breaking dry spell brings fire risk to mountains

Britain’s weather continues to break records, with the announcement today that the country has had its driest first six months of any year since 1929.