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MSP: access law needs clarification after Alladale ruling
An MSP has challenged a council to review a decision that could have dire consequences for Scottish outdoor access.
Mountain chief's regret as Alladale gets dangerous animals licence
Mountaineering representatives have criticised councillors’ decision to renew a controversial estate’s licence to keep dangerous animals.
Mountain rescuers victims of 999 text hoaxer
A hoax caller near Manchester used a new 999 phone texting system that led to the mobilisation of a Lake District mountain rescue team.
Rescuers on hand as falling climber lands next to practising teams
A climber who fell from a Lake District fell landed close to a mountain rescue team training in the valley below.
Walker airlifted after Glencoe fall
A woman was airlifted to safety after a fall from a mountain in Glencoe. Police were alerted to the incident at about 3.20pm yesterday, Saturday. T...
English coastal path 'could be victim of Government cuts'
A member of the House of Lords has warned that the campaign for an English coastal path is not yet won.
Should you pay to walk the hills?
The impact of thousands of hillwalkers’ boots can have a marked effect on our mountains, particularly on the honeypot peaks.
Walkers' support sought for Wainwright archive bid
Fellwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being canvassed for support on a project to keep Alfred Wainwright’s original works in the county he loved.
Alladale licence renewal sparks mountain access row
The controversial Highland estate where millionaire landowner Paul Lister wants to establish a wilderness reserve is at the centre of another row.
Setback for Vixen Tor access campaign
The owner of a Dartmoor crag at the centre of a long-running access row has lodged an appeal against a council decision to create two rights of way on the land.
Climber dies in Lake District fall
A man has died after falling on a Lake District crag. Police today named the dead man as Alan Turner, 54, of Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Mr Tur...
Bawdy walking book cover upsets Ordnance Survey
Britain’s national mapping agency stands accused of losing its sense of humour after it launched action to have sales of a bawdy hillwalking book stopped.
Spey will be first Scottish watery 'path'
Walkers planning to follow one of Scotland’s newest paths will end up with wet feet. Uniquely, the Cairngorms National Park Authority has include...
Weekend walks will mark life of Scotland's mountain giant
A gathering will be held next month in memory of one of Scotland’s mountaineering greats. Although born in Yorkshire, Irvine Butterfield made his...
Walker dies in Snowdonia fall
A walker has died after a fall on a Snowdonia mountain. The man fell about 40m (130ft) while on Pen yr Ole Wen with a companion. Police were alerte...
Rescuers' webcams aid Snowdonia walkers
Walkers and mountaineers heading for the hills in the North of Snowdonia can check out real-life conditions, thanks to mountain rescuers.
Lee's trailer gives taste of adventure festival
Armchair adrenalin junkies can get a taste of some of the best adventure films in a festival trailer just released.
Ramblers' railway-route win reverses 'perverse' decision
Walkers, cyclists and horseriders will be able to use a disused railway track near the North York Moors national park after the Ramblers won a long-running legal battle.
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