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Loose-rock warning as climber has 'near-death' incident

A climber has warned he had a ‘near-death experience’ on a North Yorkshire crag. The man was climbing with a partner on Castleberg above Settle...

18 February 2010

Walker wins landmark footpath victory after six-year battle

A determined walkers’ champion has won a six-year legal battle to have gates removed from a path at a Somerset mansion.

17 February 2010

Journalist's short story wins Wild Writing competition

A London magazine journalist is the winner of this year’s Wild Writing competition. The results were announced at the Fort William Mountain Festi...

16 February 2010

Body found following Highland avalanche

A climber has died following an avalanche in the Highlands. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth  joined team members from the Kinloss and L...

15 February 2010

Climbers injured in two north Wales falls

Two climbers were airlifted to hospital after injuring themselves in two separate incidents in north Wales yesterday.

14 February 2010

MacLeod and Turner complete historic climbs re-creation

They had to contend with flying rucksacks and a mouse with a taste for mountain gloves, but two of Scotland’s top climbers have successfully completed a reconstruction of a historic round of winter climbs.

12 February 2010

Dreams founder’s nightmare gate must go, say planners

A couple who made a fortune from setting up a nationwide bed retailing company have been told they must pull down a metal gate at their Chiltern mansion.

11 February 2010

Snowdon car-park charges heading for steep rise

The cost of parking your car at Snowdonia’s highest car park will be even steeper from spring. Pen y Pass, starting point for many a walker’s a...

10 February 2010

Survey reveals sex shocker for walkers

Almost one in ten walkers has come across couples having sex in the great outdoors. The surprising statistic was revealed in a survey of hikers by ...

10 February 2010

Countryside walkers 'should have to pass test'

Walkers should be made to take a test and have insurance before they are allowed to venture on to Welsh commons, according to one farmer.

18 February 2010

Walker's body found in van after munrobagging trip

The body of a walker has been discovered in a van parked in a layby in the Scottish Highlands. Police said they believed Michael Coffield had been ...

17 February 2010

Creag Meagaidh avalanche victim was young Scout leader

The man who died in an avalanche on Creag Meagaidh on Monday was a dedicated young leader with the Scouts who had raised thousands of pounds for charity.

16 February 2010

Rescuers' search after Highlands avalanche report

Mountain rescuers are currently carrying out a search following an avalanche in the Highlands. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth has joine...

15 February 2010

Ban wild camping on more loch shores, says MSP

The ban on wild camping proposed for Loch Lomond’s shore should be extended to other lochs across the area, a Tory MSP has said.

12 February 2010

Climber injured in 150m fall in Lakeland gully

A climber suffered injuries to his arm and face after falling about 150m (500ft) on a winter route in the Lake District.

11 February 2010

Ramblers' challenge to Cameron over Beauly-Denny line

The leader of Scotland’s Ramblers today challenged the Conservative leader to put people before pylons and ditch the controversial scheme to build a massive power line through the Highlands.

10 February 2010

Walkers' view on coastal path ignored, say Ramblers

England’s coastal access process risks being one-sided, skewed towards the views of landowners, according to Britain’s biggest walking group.

10 February 2010

Lakeland walker finds decomposing body

A Lake District walker has discovered a decomposing body in woodland. Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called to the scene, near Thirlm...

10 February 2010

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