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Hill navigation courses on offer from mountain-safety expert

Hillwalkers who want to brush up their navigation skills can take advantage of subsidised courses in the Highlands.

16 June 2010

Climbers warned of rockfall on Highland route

Climbers are being warned about a rockfall on a Highland route. The Mountaineering Council of Scotland issued the warning about a significant amoun...

16 June 2010

Devil of a celebration as OS drops threat against racy novel

Publishers of a racy novel set on the West Highland Way are celebrating after Britain’s national mapping agency climbed down over legal threats to the book.

15 June 2010

Nero's raw paws lead to mountain rescue call

A callout for a north Wales mountain rescue team gave members paws for thought. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation went to the aid of dog-ti...

14 June 2010

Queen honours outdoors stalwarts

A mountain rescue stalwart has been appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Roger Jones, who for many years was leader of the Ogwen Val...

12 June 2010

Airlift for injured Highlands walker

A walker was airlifted from a Highland mountain after injuring his ankle. Police at Fort William were alerted about 1.45pm yesterday, Saturday, tha...

13 June 2010

Skiers' mountain clean-up comes a month late

Skiers will be in action on Scotland’s mountains the day before the summer solstice. Members of the Ski Club of Great Britain will be cleaning up...

12 June 2010

Walkers will rally against vineyard owner's no-go area

Campaigners will take to the South Downs to protest at being kept off access land in the new national park.

11 June 2010

Ramblers press for 'secret' missing link in trail

The former chairman of the Ramblers joined walkers pressing for a ‘secret path’ to be added to a long-distance route.

10 June 2010

Cave and fell rescues keep volunteers busy

A volunteer team carried out its first underground rescue of the year at the weekend. Members of the Cave Rescue Organisation were called to help a...

16 June 2010

Outdoor groups wait as Government stops barring scheme

Outdoor bodies that were gearing up for a new child-protection regime next month are left pondering the future after the Government announced the scheme was being put on ice.

15 June 2010

Activists vow to keep fighting for vineyard-site access

Protestors have vowed will keep returning to a disputed site in the South Downs until they are granted the right to roam.

14 June 2010

Award girls safe after major Highlands search

A party of girls undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was found safe in the far North-West of Scotland after a major search involving two rescue teams.

13 June 2010

Top level changes for Lakeland footpath workers

There are changes afoot at the top of a Lakeland organisation. Rob Clarke is handing over responsibility as Man at the Top of the National Trust’...

13 June 2010

Outdoor gear firms accused of 'disregarding environment'

Outdoor gear manufacturers stand accused of showing a disregard for the environmental impact of their businesses in a groundbreaking survey.

13 June 2010

New guidebook follows in Wainwright's solitary footsteps

There are, according to the Long Distance Walkers Association, more than 1,000 long-distance paths criss-crossing Britain.

11 June 2010

Police team aims to hit the heights for charity

A group of police officers plans to summit the highest peaks in each of the different police force areas in Scotland to raise money for charity.

11 June 2010

Rescuers' champion fails in bid for deputy leadership

Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has failed in his bid for the deputy leadership of his party. The member for Westmorland and Lonsdale has been instrumental ...

10 June 2010

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