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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...
'Lucky' Lakes climber survives being swept 240m by avalanche
A Lake District climber had a lucky escape today after an avalanche swept him 240m (785ft) down a mountainside.
Cairngorm ski centre closed because of snow
One of Scotland’s busiest ski centres has had to close – because there is too much snow. The Cairngorm Mountain centre announced today’s clos...
Ramblers celebrate access victory in battle of Boquhan
The Ramblers have welcomed a landmark court victory in a long-running access battle with a Scottish millionaire.
Naked Rambler: 'I'm like Rosa Parks'
The man known as the Naked Rambler has been told he will be arrested again and again if he continues to refuse to wear clothes in public.
Stornoway rescue crew's busiest year yet
A search and rescue helicopter based in the Hebrides had its busiest ever year in 2009. The Stornoway Coastguard aircraft took part in 183 missions...
Trust launches fight to protect country's wilderness
Scotland’s leading wilderness campaign group today launched a fightback against encroachment on the UK’s remaining wild areas.
Thin ice warning for Lakeland walkers
A national park authority has warned walkers not to venture on to frozen lakes and tarns, as a slow thaw has made many of them dangerous to walk on.
Deadline looms for wild writers
A conservation charity has issued a final call for entries to a writers’ contest. The deadline for submissions to the John Muir Trust’s Wild Wr...
William gains wings in move to search and rescue training
Prince William today received his wings after completing his year-long advanced rotary training at RAF Shawbury.
First Minister sees avalanche site during mountain visit
The Welsh First Minister met members of the mountaineering community yesterday to hear at first hand issues affecting climbers and hillwalkers.
Avalanche warnings across Britain as thaw starts
Walkers and mountaineers are being warned to take care in Snowdonia after reports of two separate avalanches.
Outdoor enthusiasts needed to light up Hadrian's Wall
Organisers of an ambitious project to illuminate Hadrian’s Wall are on the lookout for keen lovers of the outdoors who will help light 500 torches along the route of the wall.
Police appeal to walkers to help catch badger baiters
Police in the Peak District have appealed to walkers to keep an eye out for badger baiters. The plea comes after visitors and residents to the High...
Business booms for outdoor companies as freeze continues
While many shopkeepers have seen business frozen as the longest spell of snow and ice in decades continues, the outdoor trade has seen a boom in sales.
BMC membership at an all-time high
The British Mountaineering Council’s membership has climbed to record levels. The council, which represents hillwalkers, mountaineers and climber...
Walkers' views sought on eagle protection zones
Scotland’s official nature advisory body is seeking the views of walkers and climbers over plans to extend areas of protection for golden eagles.
Mountain teams rescue second couple on Lakeland pass
A Lake District mountain rescue team has been called to a mountain pass for the second time in less than a week to rescue stranded motorists.