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Campaigners say new Government law puts village greens at risk

Britain’s oldest national conservation society said measures introduced today puts village greens at risk from building development.

Birch wood frame adds to Fjӓllrӓven Kajka pack's green credentials

Fjӓllrӓven has replaced metal with wood to lower this backpacking rucksack's carbon footprint...

Victory for climbers' campaign as Peak bosses decide to keep Stanage

Peak District bosses have rejected plans to sell off one of the area’s most popular climbing crags.

Nant Rhys bothy will close next month for roof repairs

A bothy in mid-Wales will be out of bounds to outdoor fans next month. The Nant Rhys building will be closed to the public while major repairs are ...

Kelty TrailLogic: pack, tent, sleeping bag and mat all in one system

The innovative TrailLogic range integrates essential backpacking gear into a zipless lightweight rucksack.

Met Office revamps its mountain forecasts and links to avalanche service

Britain’s official weather forecasting service has revamped its online mountain pages. The Met Office said this is the result of an extensive con...

Second windfarm plan sparks mountaineers' fears for Ben Wyvis

Mountaineers fear a prominent munro is becoming a magnet for windfarm developers after a second company announced it was considering building 19 turbines, five months after a different firm withdrew plans for the same mountain.

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team marks base's 40th anniversary

One of Britain’s busiest mountain rescue teams will today mark 40 years since its headquarters were officially set up as a rescue post.

Kate Ashbrook's kissing gate opens access land to Chilterns walkers

A leading campaigner has put her money where her mouth is to provide a gate to help people walk on access land.

Praise for Yorkshire Dales young rangers who repaired Malham Cove path

National park staff have praised a group of youngsters who helped repair a footpath and make it easier for wheelchair users and families to access a popular beauty spot.

Ban looms for motors on Long Causeway green lane at Stanage

Motor vehicles will be banned permanently from a green lane next to the popular Stanage Edge climbing crags.

Bonington and Hinkes tackle Yorkshire peaks with Westminster group

Two Everest summiteers tackled Yorkshire’s highest mountain in the company of parliamentarians. Cumbria resident Sir Chris Bonington and Yorkshir...

New top-end brand's Tierra's clothing set to hit the shops

This Swedish company's high-end gear has been around for 30 years and is about to appear in Britain...

Ramblers' Westminster ice-cream van campaign aims to chime with MPs

The Ramblers brought a flavour of the seaside to Westminster to press home to MPs the economic benefit of establishing the England Coast Path.

Hydrogen-powered outdoors charger wins trade show Novel prize for Brunton

Innovative Hydrogen technology from Brunton caught the judges' eye at this week's trade show where next year's outdoors goodies were on show.

Pen y Pass hostel closes for six-month £1.3m refurbishment

A popular Snowdonia youth hostel has closed for a six-month modernisation costing £1.3m. The Pen y Pass hostel is due to reopen in March next year...

Mountain council calls for charter for Stanage Edge's future

Mountaineering representatives are calling on outdoor fans to help safeguard the future of a prime climbing crag.

Experts warn forcing children to summits can put them off walking

Mountain experts are warning parents forcing children up mountains in bad conditions could put them off walking for the rest of their lives.

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