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MacLeod and Turner complete historic climbs re-creation
They had to contend with flying rucksacks and a mouse with a taste for mountain gloves, but two of Scotland’s top climbers have successfully completed a reconstruction of a historic round of winter climbs.
Goodbye to Sea Kings as rescue helicopters go private
The familiar yellow ‘paraffin budgies’ that have plucked thousands of stricken climbers and walkers from Britain’s mountains are set to disappear under a plan to privatise the country’s search and rescue helicopters.
Gold rush looms in Ben Lui's shadow
A gold rush could be about to take place at the foot of one of the southern Highlands’ top climbers’ destinations.
MSP: access law needs clarification after Alladale ruling
An MSP has challenged a council to review a decision that could have dire consequences for Scottish outdoor access.
Mountain chief's regret as Alladale gets dangerous animals licence
Mountaineering representatives have criticised councillors’ decision to renew a controversial estate’s licence to keep dangerous animals.
English coastal path 'could be victim of Government cuts'
A member of the House of Lords has warned that the campaign for an English coastal path is not yet won.
Lee's trailer gives taste of adventure festival
Armchair adrenalin junkies can get a taste of some of the best adventure films in a festival trailer just released.
Ramblers' campaign boss: 'we'll keep fighting for walkers' rights'
The battle for the heart of Britain’s biggest walking group continues on the pages of a national newspaper.
Bonington and Scott will join Lakes summit
Adventurers at the peak of mountaineering will congregate at a new summit next month. Everest climbers Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott will be a...
Walkers' view on coastal path ignored, say Ramblers
England’s coastal access process risks being one-sided, skewed towards the views of landowners, according to Britain’s biggest walking group.
Ramblers celebrate victory in footpath battle with earl
Evidence from a 70-year-old woman in Canada helped Ramblers in a victory to gain access on a path in East Sussex.
Walkers asked to report problems as damaged path reopens
A national park footpath has reopened ahead of schedule after fallen trees forced an emergency closure.
Setback for Vixen Tor access campaign
The owner of a Dartmoor crag at the centre of a long-running access row has lodged an appeal against a council decision to create two rights of way on the land.
Spey will be first Scottish watery 'path'
Walkers planning to follow one of Scotland’s newest paths will end up with wet feet. Uniquely, the Cairngorms National Park Authority has include...
Should you pay to walk the hills?
The impact of thousands of hillwalkers’ boots can have a marked effect on our mountains, particularly on the honeypot peaks.
Alladale licence renewal sparks mountain access row
The controversial Highland estate where millionaire landowner Paul Lister wants to establish a wilderness reserve is at the centre of another row.
Forget Tweets and get back to basics, says Ramblers vice-president
The Ramblers should spend less time Twittering and more effort on fighting for countryside access. That’s the view of one of the organisation’s...
First Minister sees avalanche site during mountain visit
The Welsh First Minister met members of the mountaineering community yesterday to hear at first hand issues affecting climbers and hillwalkers.