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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.

A hard day's night: dogged determination helps rescuers find their man

A walker is missing high on a Peak District mountain. It's a hard day's night for the men and women of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team as they searc...

Rescuers' challenge will test skills on foot and on two wheels

Rescuers are urging outdoors fans to hit the saddle and put their best foot forward in a challenge event next month.

Outdoors industry plans to get people off the sofa and into the country

The outdoor industry must encourage more people to get off their sofas and get into Britain’s countryside.

Speed alpinism film judged best in fest

A vertiginous record of amazing speed climber Ueli Steck is the winning entry in this year’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.

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’.

Everest climb record set – in Windsor

Two men have booked a place in the record books by racing each other the height of the world’s tallest mountain.

First ever Base jump from north Harris crag recorded on video

So what are your first thoughts when you gaze at a huge overhanging gneiss rockface? If you’re Dave MacLeod and Tim Emmett, it’s: let’s see i...

Hundreds join Perrin's walk against wind turbines

More than 250 walkers followed writer and climber Jim Perrin on to a Welsh mountain to protest at plans to build 64 wind turbines.

Build on land reform success, Ramblers tell politicians

The campaigning organisation that was instrumental in securing world-class countryside access laws for Scotland has called on politicians to keep up the impetus of land reform.

Adventure film subjects tell their stories in online podcasts

Adventure enthusiasts have a chance to hear the stories behind some of the top films forming part of this weekend’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.