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Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally
Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...
Survey shows fewer Scots heading for the outdoors
Fewer Scots headed for the outdoors last year, according to official figures. Scottish Natural Heritage said 2 per cent fewer people took a trip to...
Tube-style munro map will help rescuers and John Muir Trust
An ex-geography teacher has produced a unique new map of Scotland’s 3,000ft mountains. Peter Burgess’s innovative MunrOverground is a represent...
In search of the top of a 'meaningless' Cairngorms top
It has been described as a meaningless hill. So why go in search of the true summit of this unloved munro top?...
Berghaus unveils trio of three-season Exterra boots
Berghaus introduces three new mid-range three-season boots, all featuring Gore-Tex liners...
Jez Bragg confirms defence of Fellsman title for 50th event
One of Britain’s top ultrarunners has confirmed he will defend his title later this month in one of the country’s toughest long-distance challenges.
Electric bikes plan to 'flatten' Dales hills
Visitors to a national park could soon be ‘flattening its hills’ with the help of electric bikes to help ease the strain on the muscles of getting up its gradients.
Morning bus service across loch is aimed at munro walkers
Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro will be able to take the bus to the foot of the mountain – across Loch Lomond.
Rescued challenge walkers return to mark team's 1,000th callout
A grand day out in the Yorkshire Dales turned into a memorable event for two women who entered the record books as the subjects of a rescue team’s 1,000th callout.
A chill wind blows Fellsman off course in eventful 50th challenge
Jez Bragg celebrated a tough victory in the 60-mile event, but on the dark hills of the Dales, many faced bigger challenges.
Bragg wins Fellsman to post three wins from three starts
Top ultrarunner Jez Bragg beat the field to win one of Britain’s toughest long-distance events. The North Face athlete completed the 97km (60-mil...
Ramblers' new head: 'Walkers are indebted to charity's volunteers'
The Ramblers new head said walkers should realise they are indebted to the charity’s volunteers for securing better access in the outdoors.
Trauma firm's open day offers chance to help charities
Outdoor enthusiasts are being offered the chance to see what’s on offer by a medical training firm – and raise cash for two charities.
Outdoor festival goes back to roots with change of venue
One of the UK’s biggest outdoor festivals is returning to its roots, with a change of venue to its original home.
Updated Countryside Code has advice for visitors and land managers
Natural England has 'refreshed' its countryside code. How well do you know its provisions?...
Fire warning for walkers on 'valuable' moors
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned the fire risk on Pennine moors is high as Easter approaches.
Kenton's Olympic Everest bid will be 'an emotional ride'
Kenton Cool flies out today on a quest to take an Olympic medal to the summit of Everest. We hear his thoughts on a tribute to 'amazing climbers'...
Scottish long-distance trails feature in new guidebooks
A guidebook to a new long-distance trail is the culmination of six years’ work by the author. The Mary Queen of Scots Way is a 172km (107-mile) r...