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New Black Diamond products unveiled ahead of Friedrichshafen trade show
US-based outdoor gear brand Black Diamond has unveiled some of its new products ahead of their appearance at the OutDoor exhibition in Germany.
Lightweight gear range sales boost mountain rescuers' funds
An outdoors brand boosted mountain rescuers’ funds from two years’ sales of a specialist lightweight range.
Survey shows fewer Scots heading for the outdoors
Fewer Scots headed for the outdoors last year, according to official figures. Scottish Natural Heritage said 2 per cent fewer people took a trip to...
Trauma firm's open day offers chance to help charities
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to see what’s on offer by a medical training firm – and raise cash for two charities.
Updated Countryside Code has advice for visitors and land managers
Natural England has 'refreshed' its countryside code. How well do you know its provisions?...
Plea to outdoor enthusiasts to follow code after sheep poisoning
National park bosses have urged outdoor enthusiasts to follow the Countryside Code after seven sheep died when someone propped open a bridleway gate.
Children of jailed Kinder trespassers will help mark 80th anniversary
The children of two of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers who were jailed for their part in the incident will take part in the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the event.
Scottish outdoor fans urged to make views known as threat of regulation looms
The body representing climbers and hillwalkers north of the border is urging clubs and individuals to make their view known on plans to regulate adventurous activities.
Government farming reforms mean 'uncertain time' for walkers
Walking and outdoors campaigners said Whitehall moves to relax farming regulations could put parts of the countryside out of bounds to recreational visitors.
Plenty of space for camping as tent team sets altitude record
Perhaps it’s something in the air, but the team at Scottish outdoor brand Vango went stratospheric with their latest jaunt: space camping.
Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally
Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...
Tube-style munro map will help rescuers and John Muir Trust
An ex-geography teacher has produced a unique new map of Scotland’s 3,000ft mountains. Peter Burgess’s innovative MunrOverground is a represent...
Manchester Rambler rendition will launch week of Kinder Trespass events
The village of Edale will resound to the echoes of a traditional ramblers’ song during celebrations of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass next week.
Morning bus service across loch is aimed at munro walkers
Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro will be able to take the bus to the foot of the mountain – across Loch Lomond.
Trust lines up against European projects for Nevis path cash
A leading broadcaster and journalist is backing a bid to secure cash for repairs to a Highland path. The John Muir Trust is bidding for £25,000-wo...
How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps
How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...
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.
Smartphone app aims to cut Snowdon mountain rescue callouts
An MP will today unveil a smartphone application aimed at cutting the number of mountain rescue callouts in north Wales.