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Smartphone app will help walkers' fitness in run-up to coast path opening

A smartphone application to help walkers build up their fitness will be launched by the Ramblers in Wales.

Scott and Greaves become mountain council patrons

Two elder statesmen of the mountaineering community have been appointed patrons of the body representing climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in England and Wales.

Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.

Climbers' rights at risk in first coastal path hearing

Climbers’ rights are at risk if landowners’ objections are accepted on the first section of the proposed English Coast Path.

Everest mountaineer Sir Chris will lead politicians' summit meeting

A group of politicians will today hold a summit meeting with one of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering.

Packs will help families explore national trail

Families tackling part of a national trail can learn more about the wildlife and heritage on the route.

Walkers urged to enjoy short walks on long trails

Walkers are being encouraged to use Scotland’s long-distance path network for short trips. Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson pulled on his w...

Former minister is new Ramblers president in Wales

A former Government minister is the new president of the Ramblers in Wales. Jane Davidson served as Labour’s Minister for Environment, Sustainabi...

Coast to Coast Path reopens after landslip

Walkers can now embark on the Coast to Coast Walk safely with the reopening of the first section of the path.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Borders festival town hosts premiere of Canadian mountain bike film

A Borders town will host a showing of a major mountain biking film as a follow-on from the successful TweedLove bike festival.

Police warn walkers of snares on footpath route

Police warned walkers that illegal snares have been set on the route of a long-distance footpath. The traps have been found on land crossed by the ...

English Coast Path may become 'just a dream'

England’s coastal path could be lost before walkers have the chance to set foot on it. Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group said the est...

Coasteerers 'advised' after instructor forced to swim to boat for help

A group on a coasteering trip was given safety advice after being rescued by a lifeboat crew. The instructor with the group of eight had to swim to...

Green Kate sees red over Whitehall challenge to outdoor laws

The coalition Government’s online Red Tape Challenge is ridiculous, according to a leading outdoors campaigner, and it would be madness to scrap some of the laws under consideration.

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Plans for first section of England's coastal path revealed

Natural England has published detailed proposals for the first section of England’s Coast Path. The 30km (19-mile) stretch in Dorset from Lulwort...

Walker dies after coastal cliff fall

A walker has died in hospital after falling from cliffs on Anglesey. The 73-year-old woman fell from the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path near Llanbad...