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Nevis group hopeful as £1.8m Lottery cash set aside for project

A troubled charity set up to help promote access to Britain’s highest mountain has taken the first steps to re-establish itself with the earmarking of National Lottery cash for its projects.

Appeal to outdoor fans for cash to finish Glen Nevis footpath work

An outdoor trust has launched a cash appeal to help restore a mountain footpath famous as the scene of Harry Potter’s fight with a dragon.

Tributes to the men who perished in Mont Maudit avalanche

The families of two of the men killed in the Mont Maudit avalanche have spoken of their loss in tributes to the climbers.

Ramblers at loggerheads with conservation charity over trail route

The Ramblers have criticised the proposed route of a heritage trail around a nature reserve. Ramblers Scotland welcomed the decision to go ahead wi...

Ramblers welcome forest panel report and urge Government to extend access

Britain’s biggest walking charity today welcomed the report of a panel set up to report on the future of England’s forests.

First section of England Coast Path officially opened

The first few miles of the long-awaited path around the whole of England’s coast officially opened today.

Mountaineering body joins opposition to munro windfarm plans

The body that represents climbers and hillwalkers in Scotland has objected to plans to build a windfarm on a munro.

No windfarms on Scotland's highest peak, says mountain body

Scotland’s highest mountains must be protected from encroachment by windfarms, the representative body for climbers and hillwalkers said.

Grid reference signs bid to help lost Snowdon walkers

A trial on Wales’s highest mountain to help disoriented walkers may lead to fewer calls for help. Small plaques bearing grid references have been...

Footpath work completed on popular Snowdonia path

A footpath leading to the Rhinogs in Snowdonia has been restored and improved in the light of its popularity.

Pennine Way 'glamping' pods will be a first for Peak District

National park bosses have given the go-ahead to a plan for camping pods on the route of the Pennine Way.

Ramblers boss pays tribute to Roger Payne, a champion of mountain rights

Roger Payne, who died yesterday in an avalanche on Mont Maudit, was a leading voice in campaigns to increase access to land in both the UK and elsewhere, a Ramblers boss said.

Black Diamond lightweight range is aimed at fast-moving outdoor fans

Innovative walking poles, a women-specific pack and lightweight headtorch are among gear from Black Diamond aimed at cutting weight.

Search dog handler finds body in hunt for missing mountaineer

Rescuers searching for a missing man in Snowdonia have found a body. The man was found by a member of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation...

Ramblers urge more access in countdown to forestry panel report

Britain’s biggest walking charity is urging a Government-appointed panel to increase access to England’s forests and woods, ahead of the publication of its recommendations next week.