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Online revamp for conservation group

There’s a new look for the website of one of the country’s oldest conservation groups. The Open Spaces Society has revamped its clunky online p...

27 February 2009

Pennine Way walkers face route change during path repairs

Walkers on the Pennine Way face a diversion while repair work is carried out on an environmentally sensitive section.

25 February 2009

Cairngorms victim 'loved the mountains'

The family of the man who died in the Cairngorms this week today issued a tribute to the walker. Robin Davies’s body was found yesterday by an RA...

25 February 2009

Dartmoor to host mountain marathon

Mountain marathon runners are being welcomed back to Dartmoor, for the first time in almost three decades.

24 February 2009

Search goes on for missing walker and his dog

The search for a walker missing in the Cairngorms continued into its third day today with more than 30 mountain rescuers being joined by six Search and Rescue Dogs Association members and a police search dog.

24 February 2009

Trust welcomes islanders' national-park bid

A conservation charity today welcomed the move by the inhabitants of Harris towards turning the area into a national park.

23 February 2009

Climbers attract flak after eight-hour rescue

A group of climbers has come in for flak from rescuers who spent eight hours getting them off a Snowdonia crag.

22 February 2009

Climbing-centre bid continues after knock-back

The British Mountaineering Council has failed in its bid to establish a national climbing centre in Manchester.

21 February 2009

National park crackdown follows rise in illegal off-roading

A 15-year-old biker had his uninsured machine seized during a crackdown on unlawful motor use in a national park.

19 February 2009

Sheffield film festival showcases adventure

The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival gets underway tomorrow, with a programme of shows for lovers of activities from climbing to kayaking.

26 February 2009

Rescue team finds body of woman

The body of a woman was recovered by members of Kendal Mountain Rescue team early this morning. The 58-year-old, from Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, w...

25 February 2009

Highland search teams find man's body

The body of a man has been found by rescue teams searching for missing walker Robin Davies. RAF Sea King helicopter Rescue 137, from Lossiemouth, r...

24 February 2009

Walkers back on track after seven-year footpath fight

Walkers will be able to use a former railway line after victory in a seven-year fight. The route, in the Buckinghamshire village of Bourne End, wil...

24 February 2009

Police appeal for sightings of missing walker as search continues

Police in the Highlands say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a walker who is missing in the Cairngorms.

23 February 2009

BAA faces fight over airport rail route across common

Airport operator BAA is facing opposition to its plans to route a new rail link to Heathrow across common land.

22 February 2009

Snowdon rescue teams in 500ft night-time abseil to reach climber

More than 30 mountain rescuers are taking part in a major operation to save an injured climber on one of Snowdon’s crags.

21 February 2009

Islanders press for national-park status

Scotland moved a step closer to gaining its third national park with a vote in favour of the move by inhabitants of Harris.

21 February 2009

Bookings boost for walking holiday firm as Brits stay home

The hills of Britain could be busier this summer following another indicator people are opting for holidays at home.

19 February 2009

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