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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...
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.
Scotland's wild lands mapped in pioneering project
Scotland’s wild land has been mapped in a pioneering project aimed at protecting some of the nation’s most spectacular landscapes.
National park looks to recruit apprentice rangers
A national park is recruiting two apprentice rangers for its service. The full-time, fixed-term posts are open to anyone with an aptitude or intere...
Climbing stars join weekend Outdoors Show programme
The Outdoors Show continues in full swing over the weekend with appearances from celebrity mountaineers Bonita Norris and Richard Parks.
Personal locator beacons launch as Ofcom allows use for first time
Outdoor enthusiasts will for the first time be able to use personal locator beacons to send distress signals from the UK’s remote areas to an international satellite system.
Last-minute stocking fillers for outdoors fans
Looking for a last-minute gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? We have a few pointers to stocking fillers for outdoor fans...
TV show will feature helicopter-crash boss's zip-wire battle
Television viewers will be able to see an on-screen confrontation between campaigners and the controversial owner of a Lake District tourist attraction in a fly-on-the-wall documentary next Sunday.
Chief hails 'commonsense' decision on Lakes and Dales park extensions
The decision to recommend the enlargement of two English national parks has been hailed as a victory for commonsense.
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.
Innovative designs catch judges' eyes at giant Munich ISPO show
Jackets, footwear, bikers’ communications systems, a rope and a headtorch are among new products to be given awards for innovation at a major outdoors show.
McNeish joins outdoors trade body in quest for new members
Broadcaster and journalist Cameron McNeish has joined the board of a trade body with a brief to encourage outdoor professionals to join.
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.
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.
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...
High-value jackets go as bungling burglars hit outdoors store
Bungling burglars managed to hit each other’s cars in an early morning raid on an outdoors retailer today.
Charity calls for volunteers for mountain spruce-up day
A conservation charity is appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts to help them show a little tender loving care to one of the Lake District’s most popular mountains.
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5 Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe (5)
6 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
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 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
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