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Mountaineers say Allt Duine windfarm would leave mountain scarred

Opponents of a proposed windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains said it would leave the landscape scarred by redundant tracks and land despoiled by concrete and steel at the end of its life.

Deadline approaches for Wales right-to-roam consultation

Wales’s official outdoors body said the deadline for representations on open access land is approaching.

Wainwright's signature will adorn Coast to Coast route as waymarking approved

A long-distance route tackled by thousands of walkers every year will be officially waymarked after authorities approved the move.

Memorial fund for Mont Maudit avalanche pair buys search-dog safety gear

Donations made in memory of two climbers who died in an avalanche on the Mont Blanc range have been used to buy safety equipment for volunteers who help England’s search and rescue dog handlers.

Birkenhead river walk opens after 12-year campaign by Rachel's uncle

A young woman is finally able to enjoy a riverside walk thanks to 12 years of campaigning by her uncle.

More goodies heading to the shops: new gear from the Outdoor Trade Show

In our second update on new outdoor gear exhibited at the recent Outdoor Trade Show, we look at gear from boots to tents; from stoves to poles..

Mountain rescuer: 'GPS phones only any use for urban walks'

A mountain rescue expert has told hillwalkers GPS mobile phones are only fit for urban walking, and anyone heading for the hills should learn to use a map and compass.

Recession-hit outdoors industry launches Britain on Foot campaign

Outdoor industry representatives will next month launch a campaign to get the country on its feet. Britain on Foot is the brainchild of Andrew Dent...

Rescuers warned after Coast to Coast group rescued twice in two days

Mountain rescuers today issued a warning – to colleagues along the Coast to Coast Walk route – after a hapless group had to be rescued twice in two days.

Britain's commons at risk from secret 'filching' of land, says Open Spaces Society

Britain’s ancient commons are in danger from surreptitious ‘filching’ by companies and individuals, a campaign group says.

Rescuers find lost Scafell walkers using smartphone software

Three walkers were rescued after getting lost on a Lake District fell. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team used smartphone technology to find the trio who...

Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition aims to tread in Shackleton's steps

A group of explorers plans to complete the Antarctic trek that Sir Ernest Shackleton attempted during his ill fated expedition.

Powys military jamming will affect GPS signals around Dixie's Corner

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of imminent jamming of Global Positioning System signals in the hills of mid-Wales.

Lost Cadair Idris walkers use grid reference plaques to guide rescuers

A scheme that placed markers bearing grid references at points in a national park is credited with aiding the rescue of three lost walkers.

Three rescued from Lingmell in 13-hour 'difficult' night-time rescue

Three walkers were rescued in an overnight operation lasting 13 hours and which involved two teams and two search dogs.

Beinn a’Chlaidheimh no longer a munro: official

The number of munros in Scotland is now officially 282, after the downgrading of a contentious peak to corbett status.

Wainwright Society plea to Coast to Coast walkers: take a map

Aficionados of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainwright have warned walkers following his Coast to Coast Walk to equip themselves with a map and compass.