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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.

Security closures will follow opening of English coastal path

The first leg of the England Coast Path will open this summer – and part of it will then be closed for security reasons.

Ramblers welcome coast path statement and urge Government to press on

The Ramblers welcomed the official announcement of the route of the first stretch of the England Coast Path.

Airlifted 19-year-old walker dies from injuries

A walker who was airlifted to hospital has died from his injuries. Craig Cathie, 19, fell between 6m and 9m (20ft and 30ft) yesterday while walking...

CIC Hut will reopen fully tomorrow after storm damage repairs

A climbing hut under Ben Nevis’s north face will reopen tomorrow after repairs to the building needed when recent hurricane-force winds blew off part of the roof.

Boat grant will save trust workers' nine-mile walk to remote estate

Conservation workers on a remote estate will be spared a regular nine-mile walk thanks to a charity grant that will help them buy a boat to reach the property.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

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.

Free booklet offers guidance to novice hillwalkers

Walkers raising their sights and thinking of heading for the hills have a new guide, produced by experts.

Military jamming exercises will affect walkers' GPS signals

The Government’s official communications watchdog is warning outdoor enthusiasts their GPS units may be affected by upcoming jamming exercises.

Injured walker airlifted to hospital by Coastguard

A man has been rescued after injuring himself while walking in Wester Ross. Police were alerted at 4pm today to the incident in the Gairloch area...

Police welcome emergency beacon law change

The UK’s top police officers have welcomed the change in rules that allows the use of emergency beacons for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts for the first time.