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Outdoor bodies brief Westminster politicians ahead of general election
Outdoor representatives urged parliamentarians to support their cause in a ‘speed-briefing’ at Westminster.
Ramblers' footpath volunteers' work saves councils £1m
Volunteers from Britain’s biggest walking charity contributed almost £1m-worth of work fixing footpaths last year.
On test: Silva Visibility Jacket
We put to the test a bright yellow jacket from Silva aimed at runners and cyclists...
Outdoor fans urged to vote for Ben Nevis in National Lottery poll
Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to vote for the UK’s highest mountain in an online poll being run by the National Lottery.
Dartmoor bosses expect cash boost as 2,400 teens prepare for Ten Tors
National park bosses are hoping for a cash boost as thousands of young people prepare for a weekend challenge event.
'Mountaineer's mountain' Blencathra up for sale, with £2.1m price tag
Alfred Wainwright called it a ‘mountaineer’s mountain; one of the grandest objects in Lakeland’.
Campaigner Kate Ashbrook urges public to reignite Kinder Trespassers' zeal
A leading outdoors campaigner said the zeal of the Kinder Scout trespassers must be reignited to protect the countryside from Government attacks on green spaces.
On test: Silva Trail Runner II USB headtorch
Silva's powerful 140 lumen headtorch recharges via a USB cable but will it last the night?...
On test: large day rucksacks
Nine packs compared, big enough for an overnight camp or packing that extra winter gear...
Mountaineers' dismay at Government Stronelairg windfarm approval
Mountaineers and conservationists have condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to give the go-ahead to a major windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains.
Lowe Alpine clothing production to end again as Rab range extended
Lowe Alpine's owners announce the end of production of its clothing range, just three years after it resumed.
Mountaineers say windfarm would affect 'extraordinary' Glen Affric
Mountaineers have voiced their opposition to a windfarm development in the Highlands they said would make an extraordinary landscape ordinary.
On test: Leatherman Juice CS4 and Micra multi-tools
Quality at a price for these multi-tools that might get you out of a fix in the great outdoors...
Twitter and Facebook groups aim to raise cash to buy Blencathra
A social media campaign to crowdsource the purchase of one of Lakeland’s best loved mountains is gathering pace.
Mountaineers urge council to take action on Glen Lyon estate access
Mountaineers are urging a local authority to take action after more than 600 people reported problems walking on a Highland estate.
Met Office launches new mountain weather forecasts for mobiles
A simplified mountain weather forecast website is now available for mobile users from the national weather forecasting agency.
Blàbheinn path restoration project wins £24,000 cash contest
Work will begin on restoring the path up a Hebridean mountain after success in a European competition secured £24,000 cash for the project.
Blàbheinn and Crinkle Crags path projects contest £24,000 awards
The John Muir Trust’s plans to repair the path to Blàbheinn on the Isle of Skye have been put forward by outdoor brand Berghaus as one of the nominees in the European Outdoor Conservation Association competition.