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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.
To climb or not to climb: survey leaves munrobaggers with dilemma
Munrobaggers close to finishing their round with an eye on the remote Fisherfield Forest may wish to delay their project as uncertainty surrounds the status of one of the listed peaks.
Blacks extends borrowing as spring sales fall
Struggling outdoor retailer Blacks has had to increase its borrowing facility to £40m after being hit by a drop in sales of more than £6m over the spring period.
Police chief takes on mountain rescue group's presidency
The new president of an organisation representing mountain rescue teams in the North-East said she is inspired by their dedication and commitment.
Anger as mountain of rubbish greets Scafell Pike walkers
The summit of England’s highest mountain is becoming a dump, because of inconsiderate walkers. Large amounts of rubbish are blighting the top of ...
Forest groups tells bishop: come and visit the Lakes
Campaigners are urging the Bishop of Liverpool to visit the Lake District, so he can see the area’s forests at first hand.
Official figures show more Scots heading for the outdoors
More people are heading for the outdoors in Scotland, according to figures released today. Walking is the most popular outdoor activity, Scottish N...
Outdoors 'Red Tape' exercise: is Cameron facing another climbdown?
Britain’s largest campaign group for walkers has hit out at coalition Government plans to undermine right-to-roam laws in England and Wales.
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.
Concern as Government plans to ditch adventure licensing body
The coalition Government plans to scrap the body set up to license children's adventurous activities.
Government planning changes will 'set back countryside 80 years'
Outdoors campaigners have reacted with alarm at the publication of the coalition Government’s proposals for changes to English planning laws, which they say look set to turn the clock back 80 years.
Euro grant will help Three Peaks walkers avoid worst bog
Future walkers on one of the country’s most challenging walks will be able to keep their feet dry thanks to a cash boost from the European outdoors industry.
Is our new-gear obsession costing us the earth?
An outdoors expert is asking if we are too ready to bin our waterproof and boots, and is looking at ways to re-use discarded gear.
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...
National park plea to keep dogs under control as birds nest
Right-to-roam walkers are being urged to keep their dogs under control to avoid upsetting ground-nesting birds in a national park.
National trail running scheme ignites controversy
A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.
Supporters urged to go in the red for mountain rescuers
Rescuers are appealing to outdoors enthusiasts to go in the red to show their support for the volunteer team.