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Rescuers' plea for support as Treasury grant fails to impress

A mountain rescue team is appealing for the public’s support after revealing the recent Government grant will still leave them short of cash.

To climb or not to climb: survey leaves munrobaggers with dilemma

Munrobaggers close to finishing their round with an eye on the remote Fisherfield Forest may wish to delay their project as uncertainty surrounds the status of one of the listed peaks.

Walkers' champion dies, aged 64, after cancer battle

A tireless champion of walkers’ access rights has died after a battle against cancer. Rodney Legg, a former chair of the Open Spaces Society, die...

Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing

Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

Updated munro and corbett guide now available online

A mountain guide originally written by a luminary of Scottish hillwalking has been updated and is available online.

Anger as mountain of rubbish greets Scafell Pike walkers

The summit of England’s highest mountain is becoming a dump, because of inconsiderate walkers. Large amounts of rubbish are blighting the top of ...

Win your own copy of the Pathways book

Your chance to win a copy of Pathways, the fabulous book describing journeys along Britain's historic byways.

Irene gets on her bike to mark park group's 75th anniversary

An outdoors campaigner will be getting on her bike to encourage people to get into national parks. Irene Evison, a trustee of the Campaign for Nati...

Wainwright fans walk 100 miles to raise cash for disabled trust

An outdoors charity is £2,000 better off thanks to aficionados of the late author Alfred Wainwright, after they recreated one of his early ventures into the Lake District.

Military will jam GPS signals next to long-distance routes

Walkers using GPS receivers are being warned of further military jamming exercises in the coming months.

Climbers rescued in marathon night-time operation

Three climbers were rescued from a Snowdonia crag in an operation lasting more than 11 hours after their leader injured himself in a fall.

Ben Lomond proposal pair's night ends in rescue drama

A romantic evening’s walk on the top of Scotland’s most southerly munro had a dramatic ending. Ryan Miller and Rachel Czurlanis had walked to t...

Pendle Hill from Barley

Take a short, steep walk up the witches' hill for some great views from the peak that inspired the vision for a new religion.

Ramblers celebrate footpath victory after 18-year battle

Walking campaigners are celebrating victory in an 18-year battle over a public footpath. Suffolk Ramblers have been fighting to reopen a blocked an...