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Cakes, walks and rides will mark diamond day for first national park

A weekend of outdoor celebrations will mark the diamond jubilee of Britain’s first national park. The boss of the Peak District National Park Aut...

Witches' summit event will spell good news for rescuers

It was the haunt of the notorious 17th century practitioners of magic and curses and now a Pennine hill could see 1,000 modern day witches gather again on its summit.

Walkers' views sought on proposed new canals body

The Government is asking for the views of walkers, cyclists and paddlers with the opening of a consultation on the setting up of a new charity to take over canals and other inland waterways in England and Wales.

Supporters urged to go in the red for mountain rescuers

Rescuers are appealing to outdoors enthusiasts to go in the red to show their support for the volunteer team.

Climber dies after being struck by rock on sea cliffs

A climber has died after being struck by a rock while on sea cliffs. Jonathon Woods was climbing with his girlfriend at Bosherton Head in Pembrokes...

Hundreds benefit from winter safety lectures

More than 900 people are better informed about mountain safety after attending one of a series of free lectures.

Call for walkers to carry Model T to Nevis summit

Experienced hillwalkers are needed to hike to the top of Britain’s highest mountain – while carrying a vintage car.

Protests continue as campaigners warn forests still at risk

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to head into the woods as campaigners warned the battle to save the nation’s forests is not over.

Last chance for youngsters to join in Dales outdoor activities

Youngsters living in and around a national park have the chance to take part in the final session of an outdoor activities scheme that is closing in the face of budget cuts.

Paddler dies as kayak capsizes on lake

A paddler has died after his kayak capsized on a Cumbrian lake. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was with a friend in a two-man boat on Ullswate...

Berghaus unveils summer walking footwear

Berghaus is aiming high with the latest additions to its footwear range. Top of the new releases are the Tarazed Leather GTX and the Tarazed GTX bo...

Special-needs teens raise cash for trust with West Highland walk

A group of teenagers with special needs is tackling the West Highland Way to raise cash for a conservation charity.

Tributes to mountaineering pioneer who died in Highlands

The climbing community has led tributes to a former president of the Scottish Mountaineering Club who died at the weekend.

Woman rescued after three-hour caving ordeal

A woman was rescued from a cave after injuring herself while taking part in an organised trip underground.

Ramblers' boss will join Government forest panel

The Ramblers’ boss is among 12 people appointed today by the Government to a panel of experts that will look at how England’s forestry is used in the future.

Columbia gear on offer to retailers joining trade group

Independent outdoor retailers are being given the chance to recoup the value of their intial membership fee of a trade association.

Mark Weir's final words before helicopter crash: 'I love you'

The partner of the Cumbrian businessman who died in a helicopter crash on a Lake District fell revealed today his final words to her were: ‘I love you’.