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Outdoor campaigners give mixed views on new planning guidelines
Outdoor campaigners gave a mixed reaction to the publication of the coalition Government’s new planning guidelines.
Salmond will launch writer McNeish's Scottish National Trail
One of the country’s leading outdoors writers and broadcasters revealed he will be working with the BBC this year to film a project that will follow a route from Scotland’s border to its north-west extremity.
Man rescued after Falmouth Coastguard picks up New Zealand SOS signal
A man was rescued from an antipodean wilderness, thanks to coastguards in Cornwall, 11,000 miles away.
Online guide launched to UK's 'toughest long-distance trail'
A website to guide walkers along one of Britain’s most challenging long-distance trails has been set up.
Military exercises will zap GPS signals in three areas
Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of a series of military jamming exercises that may put their GPS receivers temporarily out of action in the coming months.
Ordnance Survey aerial camera unit moves to new base
Britain’s national mapping agency has set up its aerial photography unit at a new site. Ordnance Survey’s flying unit, which produces the photo...
Climbing instructor vows to carry on after racist arson attack
A climbing instructor who introduces town-dwelling young people to the outdoors has vowed to continue his work after his gear was destroyed in an arson attack.
Navy rescue crews top callout tables for fifth year
The Royal Navy’s search and rescue crews at HMS Gannet have topped the rescue league tables for the fifth year running.
Bridge work will close part of national park trail
Walkers and cyclists are being warned part of a popular trail will be closed for at least two months.
Scottish long-distance trails feature in new guidebooks
A guidebook to a new long-distance trail is the culmination of six years’ work by the author. The Mary Queen of Scots Way is a 172km (107-mile) r...
Coast to Coast walker rescued after ankle injury
A man attempting the Coast to Coast Walk was rescued after injuring his ankle. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted today at 2.50pm after t...
'Heartwarming' climbers' support puts arson-hit instructor back in action
An outdoors instructor who was the victim of an arson attack that destroyed all his gear said the support he has had from fellow climbers has been heartwarming.
Broadcaster Maconie's follow-up book will chart his fellwanderings
A broadcaster, music presenter and journalist is following up his bestselling book with a collection of tales from his wanderings on the British fells.
Julia takes up role as Scout ambassador
Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury, who is currently to be seen on BBC TV exploring the countryside with Hugh Dennis, has become an ambassador for Britain’s Scouts.
Outdoors groups say landowners' plans would hit access for walkers
Outdoor campaigners have accused the country landowners’ organisation of reneging on a two-year-old agreement to work together on rights of way.
Government splits contract for Coastguard search and rescue helicopters
The coalition Government has confirmed that the company operating the Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopters will lose the contract for half the services.
National park will celebrate its own diamond jubilee this year
A national park will celebrate its diamond jubilee this year. The North York Moors national park was Britain’s sixth, and came into existence in ...
National park appeals for recruits to access forum
An appeal has gone out for new members of an influential group advising on access in a national park.
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7 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
8 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
9 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
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