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New Arran marilyn confirmed as survey confirms drop
Baggers, get your boots on! There’s a new marilyn to be conquered. Sail Chalmadale, a modest hill on the western side of the isle of Arran, has b...
Naked Rambler back behind bars after court acquital
The Naked Rambler was yesterday cleared of a breach of the peace – and promptly rearrested as he left the courtroom.
Two footpath victories, but common defeat for campaigners
The Open Spaces Society, guardians of rights of way and green areas, has scored victories in Somerset and Tyneside.
Marathon runner's £500 gift helps rescue fund towards target
An Original Mountain Marathon competitor has weighed in with a hefty £500 donation to mountain rescue services as a thank you for being rescued.
Warning issued as fell-top duo resume Helvellyn job
Cumbria’s dynamic duo has once again swung into action – with a warning for ill prepared hillgoers.
Lake District is public's British favourite
Forget John Sergeant and Martina Navratilova. The public has spoken: and the winner is – the Lake District. Thousands of voters put the Cumbrian ...
Walking website wins innovation award
A Scottish walking website received an award for innovation in the ‘tourism Oscars’. Walkhighlands was presented with the award at a ceremony i...
Hot meals back on menu after Black Sail u-turn
Pressure from hungry walkers has forced a u-turn on plans to stop serving food at one of England’s best loved youth hostels.
Durham Dales night races will test adventure all-rounders
Two night races will be an innovation in a new adventure event scheduled for next spring. The iROC meeting will take place in the Durham Dales and ...
Sat-nav drivers run into trouble on Lakes passes
Motorists in the Lake District are having to be rescued on high mountain passes because they are relying on their satellite navigation systems.
Lifetime award for Butterfield, author of 'hillwalkers' bible'
The author of one of the best known hillwalking tomes was today granted a lifetime achievement award.
Power lines go in Peak view improvement
Now you see them, now you don’t: there will be no crossed wires for walkers in a Peak District beauty spot thanks to a scheme to bury unsightly electricity lines.
Mountain council produces guide to Scots peaks
If you’re about to start out on your bagging career, or simply want a bit of guidance on which of Scotland’s high mountains class as munros, marilyns, grahams or the rest, you could do worse than download a free guide by one of the best known outdoor writers around.
Mountain rescuer Lewis salavages Scots' pride
A mountain rescue team member salvaged his country’s pride by scaling a 37m (120-foot) pole. Lewis Harrop went to the aid of the National Trust f...
Stirling work earns doctorate for Ramblers' Scots president
The Ramblers’ Association’s Scottish president was awarded an honorary doctorate this week. Dennis Canavan, a former MP and MSP, received his d...
Douglas Scott, mountaineer and photographer, dies
The last survivor of the 1950 Scottish Himalayan Expedition has died. Douglas Scott, a renowned photographer and broadcaster, was one of four who s...
Entries open for Lowe Alpine Marathon
Competitors in next year’s Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon may find the going a little easier after organisers decided to change the event’s courses.
Recycling award winners map out future building blocks
Useful things, maps: route planning; navigating through the hills; sitting on to have your picnic; building houses.