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Everest summit joy for the man who fell 1,000ft and lived

The climber who survived a 1,000ft fall from a peak in the western Highlands in January has successfully summited Everest.

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.

Hadrian's Wall walkers warned after car break-ins

Walkers are being warned not to leave valuables in their cars, following thefts from vehicles in the Hadrian’s Wall area.

Jez Bragg bags Fellsman crown with record win

Record breaking ultra runner Jez Bragg is the new king of the Dales fells with an emphatic victory in one of Britain's toughest events.

Police warn campers after spate of thefts from tents

Campers are being warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts from tents. Police in Cumbria are stepping up patrols after opportunist thiev...

Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires

Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.

Second fire alert as dry spell leaves tinderbox conditions

A second national park has warned its moors and forests are at risk of fire after a prolonged dry weather spell left the ground tinder-dry.

Ranger follows family tradition with bridleway bridge

A national park ranger followed in a family tradition to help bridge a moorland beck that barred the way for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

Ex-lecturer will keep an eye on footpaths

A retired university lecturer will be the eyes and ears of an outdoors campaigning body. Jay Kynch will represent the Open Spaces Society in the so...

Highland estate manager had 'enough poison to kill all UK's birds of prey'

A manager on a Highland estate today pleaded guilty to possessing enough illegal pesticide to kill every bird of prey in Britain.

Visitors warned not to spread 'devastating' moorland plant disease

Walkers and climbers are being asked to take care not to spread a devastating disease affecting plants in one of the Peak District’s most popular climbing areas.

National park plea to keep dogs under control as birds nest

Right-to-roam walkers are being urged to keep their dogs under control to avoid upsetting ground-nesting birds in a national park.

Jez Bragg takes the Fellsman title in record time

Ultra runner Jez Bragg set a new fastest time in one of Britain’s toughest races at the weekend. The Dorset-based athlete broke the six-year-old ...

Moor owners call for changes to fire-risk system as blazes continue

Land managers in charge of more than a fifth of moorland in England and Wales have called for a change to the system that triggers closure of access land to walkers, in the wake of widespread wildfires.

Patrick lends a paw in beach clean-up

Dogged determination by volunteers saw one of Britain’s most remote beaches restored to pristine condition after the collection of masses of marine debris.