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Ramblers Scotland appeals for legal costs help in Ardnamurchan access fight

Ramblers Scotland is appealing to the public to help fund a legal battle over access at a Highland estate.

Berghaus owners set brands' target to be net-zero by 2032

The company that owns the Berghaus brand has set out its timetable to become a net-zero business by 2032.

'Lucky' Blencathra walker suffers only minor injuries in fall from Sharp Edge

Rescuers said a walker should consider buying a lottery ticket after a lucky escape when he fell on Sharp Edge.

Pressure grows on rail bosses to reopen Dalwhinnie crossing as MSPs join campaign

Pressure is growing on railway bosses to reopen a crossing used by outdoor enthusiasts to access Highland mountains and lochs.

Shauna Coxsey elected to head athletes' group on sport-climbing governing body

Climbing Olympian Shauna Coxsey has been elected president of the athletes’ group on the body that oversees sport climbing.

How to call for help: Scottish rescuers issue guide to hill-goers

Rescuers north of the border have issued advice to hillwalkers and climbers on how to call for help if they get into difficulties.

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Alex Moran and Mike Coppock complete gruelling Island Munros Triathlon

Two teachers have completed a gruelling non-stop Hebridean triathlon to raise funds for young people venturing into the outdoors.

National trail diversion takes Cleveland Way walkers past historic Mount Grace shrine

Walkers on the Cleveland Way will be able to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims after the national trail was diverted to take in a historic chapel.

Mountain biker airlifted from Borrowdale fell after suffering cardiac arrest

A mountain biker was airlifted to hospital from a Lake District fellside after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

'Like a scene from Lassie' as stricken Lakeland fellwalker's dog summons help

A walker’s dog ran to summon human help after he suffered a seizure on a Lakeland fell. The 55-year-old’s other dog stayed with him until help ...

Ramblers urge Treasury to fund path repairs to support Covid-19 walking surge

Walkers’ campaigners are urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to stump up cash for path repairs as winter approaches.

Walker dies in fall from scrambling route on Sharp Edge on Blencathra

A man has died after falling from a Lake District ridge. Rescuers said he was traversing Sharp Edge on Blencathra on Friday when he fell down a gul...

South Pennines Park inspires movement for Muslim women to explore great outdoors

A woman who was inspired to discover the great outdoors by the moorland around her home town is encouraging fellow women from the Muslim community to enjoy the countryside.

Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date

Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.

Charity walkers raise cash to provide 1,000 pairs of boots for schoolchildren

Schoolchildren in north-east England will be able to boot up thanks to a campaign involving 50 charity walks.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award student rescued after injuring knee on Lakeland fell

A walker undertaking a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was rescued from a Lake District fell after injuring his knee.

Hypothermic injured runner rescued after night on Pen-y-ghent slopes

An injured runner was rescued after spending the night on the slopes of Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales.

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