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Rescuer rides 350 miles to boost team's funds

A member of a volunteer rescue team cycled more than 350 miles (563km) to raise funds for his team. Jim Webster set himself a target of getting nor...

Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing

Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

Access campaigners aim to put the wind up Olympic sail plans

Outdoor campaigners are trying to take the wind out of the sails of Olympics organisers who want to close off part of a public area and charge for entry to view nautical events off the English coast.

Isles at the Edge of the Sea

Author Jonny Muir goes island hopping and peakbagging in an eventful tour of the Hebrides...

Green Kate sees red over Whitehall challenge to outdoor laws

The coalition Government’s online Red Tape Challenge is ridiculous, according to a leading outdoors campaigner, and it would be madness to scrap some of the laws under consideration.

'Walkers' safety at risk' in 999 grid-reference confusion

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group is calling for an end to the postcode lottery that it says puts injured outdoor enthusiasts at risk.

Irene gets on her bike to mark park group's 75th anniversary

An outdoors campaigner will be getting on her bike to encourage people to get into national parks. Irene Evison, a trustee of the Campaign for Nati...

Man airlifted after Cuillin injury

A man was rescued after injuring himself near a peak on the Cuillin on Skye today. Members of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of the ...

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Railway trail will get national park cyclists steamed up

Cyclists visiting a national park can get steamed up on a newly introduced service. Lake District national park bosses are urging outdoor enthusias...

Government pledges to keep Coastguard rescue helicopters flying

The Government has pledged to keep search and rescue helicopters flying as a Coastguard contract nears its end.

Night-time rescue for lost Coast to Coast walker

A walker attempting the Coast to Coast route had to be rescued last night after getting lost in the Lake District.

Packs will help families explore national trail

Families tackling part of a national trail can learn more about the wildlife and heritage on the route.

Walkers urged to enjoy short walks on long trails

Walkers are being encouraged to use Scotland’s long-distance path network for short trips. Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson pulled on his w...

Praise from bosses after ex-Ramblers director's OBE

Ramblers chiefs have paid tribute to their former Wales director who was appointed an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Walkers warned military jamming will affect GPS signals

Outdoor enthusiasts have been warned military jamming exercises will affect Global Positioning System devices in East Anglia.

Dales 'great wall' will aid Coast to Coast walkers

Walkers on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route will benefit from work carried out by volunteers on a footpath through the Yorkshire Dales.

Police name French walker who died on Nevis

Police have named the walker who died after being airlifted from Ben Nevis on Sunday. Arnaud Alexandre Romain Albagnac, 22, from Aveyron in souther...