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Cairngorm ski centre closed because of snow

One of Scotland’s busiest ski centres has had to close – because there is too much snow. The Cairngorm Mountain centre announced today’s clos...

Ramblers celebrate access victory in battle of Boquhan

The Ramblers have welcomed a landmark court victory in a long-running access battle with a Scottish millionaire.

Thin ice warning for Lakeland walkers

A national park authority has warned walkers not to venture on to frozen lakes and tarns, as a slow thaw has made many of them dangerous to walk on.

Snowdonia car park cleared after mountain body's plea

The national park authority has cleared snow from the car park at one of Snowdonia’s busiest starting points for walkers and climbers.

Arctic conditions greet Lakes new man at the top

The man appointed to the Lake District’s top job has been thrown in at the deep end, with snowdrifts of up to a metre greeting him as he started his new job.

Mountaineers' warning from safety expert as snow continues

Scotland’s mountain safety expert this evening urged caution to those heading for the hills. The Scottish mountains have experienced more snow re...

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Free Ordnance Survey mapping may follow Government u-turn

Outdoor enthusiasts were handed an early Christmas present today with the announcement that the Government could make leisure mapping free to users.

MP wants residents' veto on national park extensions

A Lakeland MP says the proposed extension of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks should be put to a referendum of residents.

Avalanche warnings across Britain as thaw starts

Walkers and mountaineers are being warned to take care in Snowdonia after reports of two separate avalanches.

BMC membership at an all-time high

The British Mountaineering Council’s membership has climbed to record levels. The council, which represents hillwalkers, mountaineers and climber...

Walkers' views sought on eagle protection zones

Scotland’s official nature advisory body is seeking the views of walkers and climbers over plans to extend areas of protection for golden eagles.

Mountain rescuers and Coastguard aid ambulance staff in freeze

Two rescue teams in the North-East have been helping ambulance staff hit by the arctic weather. Members of the Northumberland National Park Mountai...

Mountain council urges views on Highland wolves plan

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland says it will make a submission on the planned keeping of wild animals on a Scottish estate.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

Highland estate at centre of access row to seek zoo licence

A controversial Highland estate at the centre of an access row has said it will apply for a zoo licence.

Munro baggers needed for water-charity challenge

A charity is looking for volunteers for a mass challenge that it hopes will put people on every 3,000ft mountain on the British Isles on one day next summer.

Anniversary challenge to councils to put themselves on the map

Councils are being challenged to wake up and get their maps up to date, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the law that obliges them to record rights of way.