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OutDoor trade show says goodbye to Fred with move to Munich
A major outdoors trade show will switch venues from next year. OutDoor, which is run by the European Outdoor Group, will move to Munich from 2019...
Snowdonia faces cuts in footpath work and parking charge hikes as budget slashed
Snowdonia National Park Authority will cut back on its rights of way work and seek to increase income from its car parks, following a reduction of almost £800,000 in its budget.
Lost pair survive night in snow hole on Cairngorms plateau
Two ski tourers survived a night on the Cairngorms plateau after they dug a snow hole for shelter. The pair were airlifted to safety on Wednesday a...
Helmet saves rescuer from serious injury after incident on Tryfan
A rescuer was saved from serious head injury by his helmet after sliding down a Snowdonia mountainside at the conclusion of an operation to rescue three stranded walkers.
Outdoors gear company Alpkit shortlisted for award as expansion continues
An outdoor gear company founded 14 years ago in the East Midlands has been shortlisted in awards run by an international foundation.
Shauna Coxsey heads medal hopes as climbing gets £630,000 Olympic boost
The UK’s Olympic sport climbing hopes were boosted today with the announcement that up to £630,000 is being made available to support the push for medals at the Tokyo games in 2020.
Snowdonia bosses says job losses inevitable after government grant decision
The head of Snowdonia national park says further redundancies are inevitable after the authority was told its government grant will be restricted.
'Remarkably lucky' runner trampled by cows in Cumbria thanks air ambulance crew
A trail runner has told of his ‘remarkably lucky’ survival after he was trampled by cows. Michael Conroy Harris was with his dog at Garrigill i...
Helvellyn climber injured after falling 500ft trying to help stranded walker
A climber was seriously injured when he fell 500ft after going to the aid of a walker who fell on Helvellyn.
David Felton's Blea Tarn photograph wins Wainwright Society competition
A shot of Blea Tarn and Langdale has been judged a ‘worthy winner’ in an annual competition run by the Wainwright Society.
Ultrarunner Dave Stevens plans attempt on Pennine Way record
A British ultrarunner will attempt to break the record for the fastest completion of the Pennine Way later this year.
Friends of Lake District president Sir Martin Holdgate receives Churchill Award
The president of the Friends of the Lake District has received an award for his work on science and the environment.
Winter warning from rescuers after search dog Isla finds lost Scafell Pike walkers
Two walkers were found in the early hours of Sunday by a search dog after getting lost on England’s highest mountain.
Extra events added to national parks' Dark Skies Festival as demand grows
Organisers of the upcoming Dark Skies Festival in some of England’s national parks have arranged extra events to cope with increased demand.
Broadcaster Cameron McNeish to receive Scots mountain culture award
Writer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish has been recognised for his contribution to mountain culture. The former magazine editor will receive the Sc...
Mountain Bothies Association to take over care of remote Garbh Choire refuge
The charity that cares for more than 100 bothies in Britain has taken over responsibility for an emergency shelter in a remote part of the Highlands.
John Lea named as walker whose body was found on Lochnagar
Police have named the 65-year-old hillwalker whose body was found on Lochnagar on Sunday. John Lea, who lived in the Aberdeen area, was reported mi...
Teams searching Lochnagar for missing walker find body
Teams searching for a missing walker in the Cairngorms have found a body. Police Scotland said the discovery was made on Lochnagar about noon on Su...