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New ski slope owners plan ice-climbing wall

The new owners of a Clydeside indoor ski slope have pledged to set up an ice-climbing wall and improve the facilities.

Kate celebrates new green but warns for future campaigns

The head of Britain’s oldest national conservation charity joined campaigners celebrating the setting up a village green.

Scott and Greaves become mountain council patrons

Two elder statesmen of the mountaineering community have been appointed patrons of the body representing climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in England and Wales.

Sea Kings to go in Government's private bid for rescue helicopters

The search and rescue helicopter service operated by the RAF and Royal Navy will be ditched in favour of a privatised civilian scheme under plans announced by the coalition Government.

Borders festival town hosts premiere of Canadian mountain bike film

A Borders town will host a showing of a major mountain biking film as a follow-on from the successful TweedLove bike festival.

Scots' wish-list includes end to birds-of-prey persecution

Scots want to see an end to the persecution of birds of prey. The finding was one of the top five things the public wants in a survey that revealed...

Police warn walkers of snares on footpath route

Police warned walkers that illegal snares have been set on the route of a long-distance footpath. The traps have been found on land crossed by the ...

GPS jamming will affect Pennine forests

The Ministry of Defence will jam sat-nav signals in the remote north Pennines during exercises later this year.

Duke will open new Ordnance Survey headquarters

The Duke of Edinburgh will today officially open the new headquarters of Britain’s official mapping agency, 42 years since he and the Queen opened the Ordnance Survey’s previous head office.

Six walkers airlifted from challenge route in freezing conditions

Six walkers had to be rescued after two of them became unwell in freezing conditions while on a challenge route.

Avalanche risk high as wild weather continues to cause problems

Mountains in the Scottish Highlands are at high risk of avalanche as near-record winds batter the country.

Jeremy Clarkson's sharp tongue turns on injured hillwalkers

Mister Popularity Jeremy Clarkson, already distinctly unwelcome in the homes of public-sector workers, may have lost any fans he had among the hillwalking community.

Bridge right-of-way status provides Lakeland route for walkers

Walkers and cyclists can now legally use a bridge thought to have built by the Army, to avoid taking to roads in a busy Lakeland valley.

Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.

Winter sunshine guides offer escape from autumn gloom

As autumnal gloom and early darkness envelop Britain, and the Met Office dashes hopes of widespread early snowfall, walkers could be forgiven for letting their thoughts wander to sunnier destinations.

The Wainwright Letters, edited by Hunter Davies

A new collection of letters written by Alfred Wainwright offers an insight into the author of the celebrated Lakeland guides.

Rescued walker tells 'heroes' of nightmares after fall

A walker who fell from Yorkshire’s highest peak told of her enduring nightmares after her ordeal, when she met rescuers who saved her life.

Lost Pennine Way walker rescued after major search

A walker on the Pennine Way was rescued after a major search involving three volunteer teams. The man, from Amsterdam, rang to say he was lost on C...