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Walkers told to be on guard after big-cat sighting
Police in the Highlands are warning walkers to be on their guard after a member of the public spotted a large animal in woods.
Mountain festival aims to lift flood-hit Cumbrian town
Keswick Mountain Festival kicks off tomorrow, with an eclectic mix of events for lovers of the Lakeland hills.
Live TV show will follow climbers' Harris attempt
The Scotsman currently pushing climbing’s boundaries will feature in a live television broadcast on a route described as one of the hardest in the British Isles.
Makeover for Scots mountaineers' online presence
Scotland’s mountaineering body has had a makeover – online, at least. Celebrity climber Dave MacLeod was among those whose input was used to re...
MacLeod and Turner will attempt repeat of 60s climbing feat
Two of Scotland’s top climbers will next month try to recreate a legendary winter mountaineering feat to coincide with its 50th anniversary.
OS mapping to be freed – but not for the outdoors
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced an opening up of public access to Ordnance Survey maps. Speaking at a Downing Street seminar, Mr Brown ...
BMC members get chance to see behind the scenes
The British Mountaineering Council is throwing open its doors to members next week. The council, which represents climbers, mountaineers and hillwa...
Walkers can join Everest pair on Lakeland walks
Walkers have the rare chance to join hikes led by two of mountaineering’s best known names this weekend.
MacLeod masterclass lined up for Scots mountain meet
One of the country’s top climbers will run a masterclass at the annual gathering of Scotland’s mountaineers.
Anger and fury: the noise from the black stuff on Snowdon
There's gold in them thar hills, for journalists chasing silly-season 'fury' as political correctness envelops the slopes of Snowdon.
Houlding will reopen adventure booking centre
Climbing star Leo Houlding will officially reopen a historic Lake District building at the centre of fellrunning challenge.
Outdoors Show on move as final Birmingham event approaches
This month’s Outdoors Show will be the last one at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. From next year, the event will move to London and w...
MacLeod and Turner complete historic climbs re-creation
They had to contend with flying rucksacks and a mouse with a taste for mountain gloves, but two of Scotland’s top climbers have successfully completed a reconstruction of a historic round of winter climbs.
Mountain show will go on, despite the flood
Organisers of one of Britain’s top mountain festivals have vowed that the event will go ahead, despite floods in the town where it is to be held.
Lake District signs up for Adventure Capital status
A series of signs has appeared in some of the Lake District’s best loved mountain areas. But these are not messages to warn walkers of the perils...
Give Charles's plans the boot, say Ramblers
There’s a right royal row going on in Dorset between walkers and the heir to the throne over plans to expand his model village.
MacLeod will coach mountain instructors
Mountaineering instructors will be able to improve their technique with a masterclass by two experts at their annual meeting.
Two complete thousand-mile treks for charity
Like buses, you wait for ages for someone to tackle a challenge the whole length of Britain and along come two together.