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Dismay as Dartmoor 'condemned' to 24 more years' military use
Campaigners today expressed dismay at the news that military training has been given the go-ahead for another 24 years on Dartmoor.
Rescuers praise potholers after woman collapses underground
A woman had to be airlifted to hospital after collapsing underground in Britain’s biggest cave system.
Coastal path will be 'paved with gold' say Ramblers
Opening England’s coast to walkers will boost the country’s flagging economy by £128m, campaigners will tell Parliament today.
Police name Buachaille avalanche victims
More details emerged today of the avalanche which claimed the lives of three mountaineers in the Highlands, as police released the names of the dead men.
High Way improvements will ease Dales walkers' path
A Yorkshire Dales High Way to hell has been transformed into a walkers’ heaven thanks to work by the national park authority.
Lost ambulance staff call for help on Lakes fell
A group of emergency workers had to call on mountain rescuers today after getting lost on a Lakeland fell.
Pennine Way walker found after ten-hour search
A walker on the Pennine Way was rescued from the fells after a major overnight search involving more than 50 volunteers.
Judges throw out 'polite' walkers' green bid
Polite walkers may lose their green space to a housing development – because they stopped to allow golfers to play their game.
Bouldering hit by anti-doping row
The high-adrenaline world of competition climbing found itself at the centre of anti-doping controversy today.
Colleagues pay tribute to Glencoe avalanche victims
Mountaineers spoke today of their sadness at the death of three colleagues on Buachaille Etive Mòr on Saturday.
Complaints as activity firm offers 'chav-free' holidays
An activity-holiday company that ran an email campaign promising chav-free tours has defended itself, saying the mailing was meant to be tongue-in-cheek.
Walker injured in Striding Edge fall
A man was airlifted from a Lake District fell after falling and injuring himself. The walker, from Birkenhead, Merseyside, slipped in icy condition...
Three die as walkers caught in Glencoe avalanche
Three mountain walkers were killed today and another was injured in an avalanche on Buachaille Etive Mòr.
Friends' cash improves Cumbrian paths
Less mobile visitors to the Lake District will benefit from better paths, thanks to a £10,000 grant from a conservation group.
Gear retailer set to expand with 1,000 jobs and new stores
An outdoor retailing company says it will create 1,000 jobs over the next three years as it continues its expansion.
Path improvements help access to spectacular Dales site
One of the Yorkshire Dales’ most impressive sites will be accessible to more people after work by the national park authority.
Peak protestors will leave following quarry decision confirmation
Protestors who have been camping at a threatened popular walking site say they will abandon their camp with the news that permission for quarrying has been withdrawn.
Police and rangers team up to deter illegal trail motorists
National park rangers teamed up with police in an effort to stop bikers and drivers damaging trails. Police officers from Derbyshire and South York...