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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.

Four summonsed under Covid-19 laws after Peak District moorland blaze

Four men from West Yorkshire have been summonsed to court after a Peak District wildfire that police believe was started by a barbecue.

Great Orme death fall: Scout Association putting young lives at risk, says coroner

A coroner has said the Scout Association is putting young people’s lives at risk by failing to address shortcomings in its practices.

Groups appeal for cash in legal challenge to Lakes bosses' green lanes decision

Campaigners have launched an appeal to raise cash for a judicial review of Lake District bosses’ decision not to introduce protective orders on two unsurfaced tracks in the national park.

Dog trapped in old mine among three Saturday rescues for Aberdyfi team

The rescue of a dog trapped in a disused mineshaft was one of three callouts for a Welsh team on Saturday.

Borders gamekeeper Alan Wilson sentenced for 'despicable' wildlife crimes

A gamekeeper has been sentenced for killing numerous protected species on a Scottish Borders estate. Alan Wilson’s activities on the Longformacus...

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.

Tree surgeon fined for damaging 200-year-old sycamore in Yorkshire Dales

A second person has been convicted after a healthy tree was damaged in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Woman fined £2,000 for damaging healthy tree in Yorkshire Dales village

Magistrates have fined a woman £2,000 for severely cutting back a healthy tree in a national park conservation area.

Adventurers Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith start 'Antarctic trek' down Britain

Two adventurers are about to embark on an Antarctic-style expedition – down the length of Britain. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith will pull wheel...

Edale team loans Land Rover to Keswick rescuers after vehicle written off on callout

A Peak District team has come to the rescue of volunteers in the Lake District whose Land Rover was written off in an accident during a callout.

Doug Scott will tell tales of Everest ascent and The Ogre epic on Scottish lecture tour

Britain’s joint first Everest summiteer will embark on the Scottish leg of his lecture tour in May.

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