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Car park extended at popular Highland nature reserve

Scottish Natural Heritage has doubled the number of car-parking places at a popular Highland nature reserve.

Mountaineers press for altitude windsurfing record

A group of mountaineers is claiming a UK record for windsurfing at altitude. And the hard-pressed members of Dundee Mountain Club also managed a sp...

'Walkers' safety at risk' in 999 grid-reference confusion

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group is calling for an end to the postcode lottery that it says puts injured outdoor enthusiasts at risk.

Rescuers' stretcher team prepares for pithy performance

You’ve heard of the Red Arrows and the Falcons parachute display team; now meet: the Pith Helmets. The Woodhead Mountain Rescue Formation Stretch...

Rescuers help injured walkers on Cumbrian fells

Mountain rescuers were airlifted on to a Lakeland fell to help a walker who had fallen and injured herself.

Cave wedding for Jude follows underground hen party

Two outdoor enthusiasts will tie the knot deep below the Yorkshire Dales, and the bride will wear special ‘weddington boots’.

Shona's task is to get Scots from sofa to summit

A keen hillwalker has been given the task of getting Scotland on its feet in the run up to the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games.

Forestry Commission cuts 'undermine bishop's panel'

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group said cuts to the Forestry Commission put in doubt the coalition Government’s commitment to the independent panel set up to look at the future of public woodland.

Man walks to safety after major overnight search

A walker turned up safe and well after spending the night on the Lake District fells when he got lost.

Cliffhanger boss aims for minumum impact with green audit

Organisers of one of the country’s biggest outdoors festivals are aiming to make it one of the greenest.

Walkers urged to enjoy short walks on long trails

Walkers are being encouraged to use Scotland’s long-distance path network for short trips. Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson pulled on his w...

Charity workers help fix favourite challenge walk route

Charity workers dug in to help maintain one of the most popular walking routes in the Dales. A team from Heart Research UK joined national park ran...

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Rescued mountain pair in trainers were 'totally ill prepared'

Two students who were rescued after getting stuck on a Snowdonia mountain were totally ill prepared, rescuers said.

Walker's phone picture helps rescuers find injured man

Mountain rescuers used technology to put them in the picture during a search for an injured walker on the Lake District fells.

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell

Save your ascent of the highest hill in the Pennines for a clear day to enjoy superlative views....

Tunnel route officially opens to walkers and cyclists

A walking and cycling trail through disused railway tunnels was officially opened by retired workers who last used them when they were employed by the Midland Railway.

Official figures show more Scots heading for the outdoors

More people are heading for the outdoors in Scotland, according to figures released today. Walking is the most popular outdoor activity, Scottish N...