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Salmond will launch writer McNeish's Scottish National Trail

One of the country’s leading outdoors writers and broadcasters revealed he will be working with the BBC this year to film a project that will follow a route from Scotland’s border to its north-west extremity.

Wrong turn costs walkers dear with £110 taxi bill

A couple who got lost while coming down England’s highest mountain were faced with a taxi bill of £110 to get themselves back to their base.

Berghaus steps in to support re-run of 200-mile adventure race

A major outdoor brand has stepped in to provide sponsorship for one of the country’s toughest adventure races.

How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps

How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...

Outdoors groups say landowners' plans would hit access for walkers

Outdoor campaigners have accused the country landowners’ organisation of reneging on a two-year-old agreement to work together on rights of way.

Shaun takes up new mountain rescue post as more head for the hills

Scotland’s mountain rescue umbrella organisation has appointed an experienced outdoor instructor with a brief to improve communications and service during a period of expected increase in demand from walkers and climbers.

Walkers offered chance to take to the hills with outdoors broadcaster

Visitors to a mountain festival will be able to take to the hills with one of the best known outdoor writers of the day.

Climbing instructor vows to carry on after racist arson attack

A climbing instructor who introduces town-dwelling young people to the outdoors has vowed to continue his work after his gear was destroyed in an arson attack.

National park goldmine will go ahead after cash pledges by developer

National park bosses have given the go-ahead for Scotland’s only working gold mine after cash pledges from the developers.

Rescuers aid 17 challenge walkers lost in dark

A party of 17 walkers was rescued after getting lost in the dark on Yorkshire’s second-highest peak.

Online guide launched to UK's 'toughest long-distance trail'

A website to guide walkers along one of Britain’s most challenging long-distance trails has been set up.

Crime cash pays for teens' outdoor course

A group of youngsters is enjoying an outdoor course – thanks to criminals. A dozen 13- and 14-year-olds are taking part in the course at an outdo...

Peak fund grant will help create Kinder Trespass archive

A two-year project to create an archive of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass has received a cash boost. The Peak District National Park Authority’s ...

Outdoor brands admit use of controversial goose down in clothing

Two leading outdoor clothing companies have admitted their insulated products contain down from geese that have been force-fed.

Julia takes to the countryside as TV stars flock to Dales

Walkers’ favourite Julia Bradbury will join comedy actor Hugh Dennis for a television exploration of a national park later this week.

Access fears as Ramblers condemn council land sell-off

The Ramblers have condemned the decision by a local authority to sell off parts of an area of outstanding natural beauty despite a 35,000-name petition against the move.