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Walkers warned as fire strikes on moors

Weekend walkers in the Pennines have been warned to take care after a series of fires struck the moors around Saddleworth.

Welcome for judges' decision against Backdale limestone quarrying

A national park authority has welcomed an Appeal Court judgement in a long running quarry dispute. Three judges ruled in favour of the Peak Distric...

Windermere speed limit will stay - or will it?

Windermere’s speed limit will remain, a judge ruled this week. But campaigners challenging the lake’s 10mph limit threw the decision into doubt...

Sheffield film festival showcases adventure

The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival gets underway tomorrow, with a programme of shows for lovers of activities from climbing to kayaking.

No more cotton wool: Balls backs outdoor activity badge scheme

A Government-backed project to cut red tape and get youngsters involved in outdoor activities swung into action today.

Man dies after Lake District fall

A man has died after falling from a fell in the Lake District. He is believed to have fallen about 100m (328ft) from Pavey Ark in Great Langdale. L...

Council 'shoots itself in foot' with proposed path cutbacks

Planned cutbacks to the footpath service of one of England’s most popular holiday destinations could land the authority with extra bills, a pressure group says.

Complaints as activity firm offers 'chav-free' holidays

An activity-holiday company that ran an email campaign promising chav-free tours has defended itself, saying the mailing was meant to be tongue-in-cheek.

Police name Buachaille avalanche victims

More details emerged today of the avalanche which claimed the lives of three mountaineers in the Highlands, as police released the names of the dead men.

Bryson's big postcard urges South Downs action

American author and journalist Bill Bryson will today present a giant postcard to the Government to urge ministers to include the widest possible area in the proposed South Downs national park.

Six-year-old Tom bags Wainwrights record for charity

A six-year-old has become the youngest to summit all 214 Wainwright peaks in the Lake District. Tom Fryers, who almost died at birth because of bre...

Welcome for Scots mountain avalanche text service

The introduction today of a mobile phone text service of avalanche forecasts was welcomed by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland.

Man who cheated death will climb 30,000ft to repay rescuers

It was to be a fairly straightforward day: a seasoned munro-bagger and his son ticking off two more peaks in the quest to complete the full list in a period of five years.

Rescuers find body in Lake District search

A man’s body has been found by mountain rescuers searching for a missing walker in the Lake District.

Pothole club offers novices chance to Try Caving

A caving group is repeating its popular weekend for anyone who wants to give potholing a try. The Yorkshire Subterranean Society is inviting would ...