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Earl takes over from duke as head of National Trust for Scotland

An earl will take over from a duke as president of one of Scotland’s major conservation charities. The Earl of Lindsay has agreed to take on the ...

Gamekeeper faces £7,000 extra costs after failed appeal on raptor offences

A gamekeeper who lost his appeal against convictions for illegal trapping of birds of prey faces further costs of £7,000.

Runners tackle Peak District's three highest hills for mountain rescuers

Hardy fellrunners took to the Peak District hills to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. The inaugural Trigger event was run in cold clear ...

Boat grant will save trust workers' nine-mile walk to remote estate

Conservation workers on a remote estate will be spared a regular nine-mile walk thanks to a charity grant that will help them buy a boat to reach the property.

National park stalwart volunteer is appointed MBE

A national park volunteer has been appointed an MBE for her services to conservation. Dorothy Hardy gained the award in the New Year’s Honours af...

Midnight rescue for walker lost in foul weather

A walker was rescued from a Peak District fell after getting lost in the dark. Three mountain rescue teams were joined by animals and handlers from...

Six walkers airlifted from challenge route in freezing conditions

Six walkers had to be rescued after two of them became unwell in freezing conditions while on a challenge route.

Wildlife trust will take over prime national park rockclimbing crags

A wildlife trust has agreed to take over national park land that includes one of the country’s most popular climbing areas.

Lakeland footpaths will close to allow rally

National park bosses are warning walkers and mountain bikers that all rights of way will be closed later this month in a popular Lakeland forest.

Ramblers will urge visiting forest panel to back wider access

Ramblers in Devon will use the visit of a Government-appointed forestry panel to push for even wider access to England’s woodlands.

Pair win 'most brutal' race in six-day Pennine Way run

An event touted as Britain’s most brutal race has been won by a pair of runners who completed the length of the Pennine Way in less than seven days.

Huge airlift in bid to turn Pennine hills green

One of the UK’s biggest ever conservation airlifts aims to turn Pennine uplands from black to green.

Pair rescued after spending night on slopes of Pennine fell

A couple were rescued after spending the night sheltering in a ruined building after getting lost on the highest hill in the Pennines.

The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view

Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.

Ramblers team up with private healthcare firm

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has teamed up with a private healthcare provider in a move that will see it offer discounted membership.

Cavers safe after heavy rain floods underground passages

Six groups of cavers emerged unhurt after heavy rain caused difficulties underground in the Yorkshire Dales.

Recyling outdoor gear: first industry steps towards a greener future?

One of Rohan's founders has a new project: Recycle Outdoor Gear, which aims to get enthusiasts passing on their old gear.

Walker seriously injured in 300ft fall

A walker was seriously injured after falling 300ft from a Lakeland fell. The 56-year-old from Cheshire was airlifted from Grasmoor after a rescue i...