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Chemicals 'may have led to algae build-up' on Windermere

A conservation charity said the use of chemicals in washing detergents may be partly responsible for the growth of poisonous algae that led to the postponement of a major wild-swimming event.

Lloyds stake in Mountain Warehouse chain will allow growth

The investment arm of the part state-owned Lloyds Banking Group has snapped up a stake in budget outdoor retail chain Mountain Warehouse.

Bonington tickets are prize for mountain council winner

Members of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland have the chance to win free tickets to hear a lecture by one of the elder statesmen of British climbing.

Tea-towels get the boot as Trust shop goes outdoors

The National Trust is dipping a boot in the world of outdoors retailing with the opening of its first ‘tea-towel-free’ shop.

Mountain rescuers benefit from criminals' ill-gotten gains

Two rescue teams will benefit from criminals’ activities under police scheme to ensure crime doesn’t pay.

New footpath will make Dales Way safer for walkers

Walkers on the Dales Way will be safer after a national park authority negotiated an off-road right of way near the end of the 129km (80-mile) route.

Police tackle Lake District wild campers

Wild campers are causing problems in the Lake District. Police have received complaints about anti-social behaviour, litter and human waste at Ulph...

Rescuers will give youngsters a taste of adventure

Disadvantaged youngsters will get a taste of adventure with mountain experts in a project backed by two senior royal family members.

Cairn Gorm funicular to allow walkers on to mountain

Walkers will be allowed to get the train to the top of one of Scotland’s highest mountains for the first time.

Great North Swim put off amid safety concerns

The Great North Swim, which was to have taken place this weekend in the Lake District, has been postponed.

Hinkes will tackle tops to help his avalanche rescuers

One of Britain’s best known climbers faces a new challenge this week to raise funds for mountain rescuers.

Success for beaver trial as babies make appearance

Baby beavers have been spotted in a remote Scottish forest where a trial breeding programme is taking place.

Alladale fence to come down as wolves plan shelved

Scotland’s mountaineering body has given a cautious welcome to the abandonment of plans to fence off a large area of the Highlands to house wolves.

Injured climber airlifted while raising cash for rescuers

A climber involved in a dramatic helicopter rescue earlier this year had to be airlifted to hospital again after injuring himself while raising cash for his rescuers.

Nevis walkers' chance to put something back

Mountain lovers are being urged to put something back with a spruce-up of Britain’s highest mountain.

When Alfred met Kate: outdoors chic gets retro

The notoriously unglamorous Alfred Wainwright is being held as a scion of fashion for dedicated followers of sartorial trends.

Labour bid to stop VAT hike for mountain rescuers

Opposition front-benchers have launched a bit to stop mountain rescue teams paying the increased VAT rate announced by the Coalition Government in George Osborne’s emergency budget last month.

Experts deny village green laws thwart cheap housing

A national gathering looking at the future of village greens rejected the idea that preserving open spaces is preventing the building of affordable rural housing.