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New pylon threat to Lake District as plans revealed to bury lines elsewhere
Campaigners have welcomed an announcement that overhead power lines may be buried in some of England and Wales’s national parks.
Outdoor fans urged to support charity in 'David and Goliath' windfarm fight
Mountaineers are urging outdoor fans to back a conservation charity battling a windfarm proposal in what it says is a David and Goliath fight.
Footpath repair work begins on Skye munro Blàbheinn
Work has begun on restoring a popular path on the Isle of Skye. Helicopter airlifts were used to take materials to the site on Blàbheinn, where a ...
Next stage of England Coast Path in Cumbria includes Wainwright route
Plans have been revealed for the latest stretch of England’s coastline to be opened up to walkers. The 55km (34-mile) length of Cumbrian shore in...
Hill sleuths attempt to get to bottom of confusion on Snowdon's height
A survey reveals Snowdon's height will remain the same, but at the same time thousands of walkers will climb an extra metre.
Samsonite says Gregory will continue as separate brand after acquiring rucksack specialists
Luggage company says Gregory will continue as separate brand after its acquisition from Black Diamond.
Watch The Ridge as Danny MacAskill tackles the Cuillin ridge by bike
It’s reckoned by many to be the most difficult scrambling ridge in the UK, and is approached with trepidation by many walkers.
World's biggest potash mine planned next to Coast to Coast Walk route
A national park authority has received an application for the world’s biggest potash mine close to the route of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk.
Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler appointed Mountaineering Council patrons
Two climbing veterans have been appointed patrons of the British Mountaineering Council. Pat Littlejohn and Mick Fowler join a select group that in...
Owner appeals for news of Jasper after dog goes missing on Scafell Pike
A walker is appealing to fellow outdoor enthusiasts for sightings of his collie dog which went missing on the slopes of England’s highest mountain.
On test: Berghaus Light Trek Hydroshell Jacket
Will Berghaus's new Hydroshell membrane convince the outdoor world there's more to waterproofing than Gore-Tex?.
Yorkshire Subterranean Society cavers celebrate club's 50 years
A caving club is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a new training area at its Yorkshire Dales base.
Perth and Kinross Council accused of failing to protect Glen Lyon access
Mountaineers have accused a Scottish council of failing in its duty to uphold the right to roam on a Glen Lyon estate.
Gathering of experts will put mountain charity challenges under spotlight
Charity challenge walks will come under the spotlight at a gathering organised by the British Mountaineering Council.
Lomond national park prepares for extension of ban on wild camping
A national park authority is to open consultations on plans that would restrict wild camping in many areas along the shores of lochs.
Snowdon volunteers thanked for summer weekend work on mountain
A group of volunteers who spent summer weekends helping visitors to Wales’s highest mountain were thanked for their work.
Climber Andy Cave leads Peak celebrations to mark 10 years of access
Top climber Andy Cave led a walk on open access land to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the ‘right to roam’.
Warning as dislodged rock leads to 20ft fall for Tryfan scrambler
A mountain rescuer warned loose rocks are becoming more common on the hills, after a man was injured while scrambling on a Snowdonia peak.