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Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping

National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.

Wild camping on Dartmoor will continue after agreement reached with landowners

Dartmoor National Park Authority said people will continue to be able to wild camp in certain areas, after it reached an agreement with landowners’ representatives.

Wainwright Society members celebrate 20th anniversary with ascent of Dove Crag

Members of the Wainwright Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with an ascent of the first Lakeland fell described by the late author whose works they promote.

Illegal raptor killings at all-time high, with North Yorkshire top of table of shame

North Yorkshire has again topped the league table of shame for raptor persecution – the seventh year in a row.

Bothies in Scotland and Wales reopen after governments ease restrictions

Bothies in Scotland and Wales are reopening, after the nations’ governments removed most Covid-19 restrictions.

Aim low: introducing The Huws, diminutive Welsh hills to pique your interest

Hillwalking isn't necessarily about slogging to the top of the highest peaks; there's plenty of interest in Wales's less lofty summits.

Further section of Brecon Beacons national park added to coronavirus no-go areas

A further section of the Brecon Beacons national park has been put into lockdown, meaning people will not be allowed to enter or leave the area without a reasonable excuse.

Lakeland police step up patrols to tackle anti-social camping in national park

Police in the Lake District said they will be carrying out patrols to tackle problem anti-social camping.

Lake District boss says stay away as national parks prepare for lockdown easing

The boss of the Lake District national park has appealed to the public not to visit the area, despite the Prime Minister announcing an end to restrictions on travelling for exercise in England.

Campaigners plan rally to support appeal against Dartmoor wild camping verdict

Campaigners say they plan to hold a peaceful rally outside Dartmoor National Park headquarters during Friday’s authority meeting.

Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner

A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.

Ramblers Scotland appeals for legal costs help in Ardnamurchan access fight

Ramblers Scotland is appealing to the public to help fund a legal battle over access at a Highland estate.

Walker airlifted from Lakeland mountainside after injuring arm in fall

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fellside after injuring his arm in a fall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted about 8.17pm to the...

Mountain bothies in England to reopen as Covid-19 restrictions end

Buildings in England that are in the care of the Mountain Bothies Association will reopen to the public from Monday.

Two youths charged over deliberate fire at Loch Leven bird hide

Two youths have been charged after a fire that destroyed a prizewinning bird hide. Police Scotland said a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged...

Campaigners lose legal challenge to Lake District off-roading decision

Campaigners have lost a legal challenge to the way Lake District bosses decided not to impose restrictions on two unsurfaced roads in the national park.

Retailer GO Outdoors' future in doubt as owners plan to appoint administrators

The future of the UK’s biggest outdoors retailer is in doubt after its owners posted a notice of its intention to appoint administrators.

Final Nick Estcourt Award goes to Tom Livingstone and Luka Strazar for Jannu attempt

Organisers of the Nick Estcourt Award have announced this year’s recipients, adding that it will be the final year it will be granted in its present form.