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Nevis group hopeful as £1.8m Lottery cash set aside for project

A troubled charity set up to help promote access to Britain’s highest mountain has taken the first steps to re-establish itself with the earmarking of National Lottery cash for its projects.

Mountains and charity walkers: a rescuer makes a plea

The impact of thousands of charity walkers on the unpaid volunteers who often have to rescue them is examined by the chairman of one of the busiest mountain rescue teams.

Ramblers welcome forest panel report and urge Government to extend access

Britain’s biggest walking charity today welcomed the report of a panel set up to report on the future of England’s forests.

First section of England Coast Path officially opened

The first few miles of the long-awaited path around the whole of England’s coast officially opened today.

On test: Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell and Odin Guide Pant

Helly Hansen's top-of-the range Odin softshell jacket and trousers are put to the test on the hill...

Mountain biker dies in fall from Lake District fell

Police have named a mountain biker who died in a fall in the Lake District. Michael Farthing, 64, of Penrith, Cumbria, fell between 150m and 200m (...

Doc Martin actor opens England's third-longest national trail

England’s third-longest national trail was officially opened today by actor Martin Clunes. The television star cut a ribbon at Far Moor Bridge ne...

Walkers' warning after shell exploded close to Peak District path

A mountain rescue team has warned outdoor enthusiasts about the dangers of unexploded shells near a popular Peak District path.

Rescuers will join wounded servicemen for Snowdon beacon event

Mountain rescuers will help a team of injured servicemen to the top of Wales’s highest mountain to light a jubilee beacon.

Naked Rambler walks unclothed from prison and keeps his freedom

The Naked Rambler has been released from prison and allowed to walk free. An unclothed Stephen Gough stepped from jail in Perth and was immediately...

Pennine project is up for National Lottery award

A project that has helped restore footpaths and provide a mountain bike trail in the Pennine uplands is in the frame for a prize.

Locals press for new long-distance trail in western Highlands

Local residents are backing plans for a new long-distance trail linked to the West Highland Way. The route, tentatively dubbed the Way to the Isles...

Police seek public's help after golden eagle found poisoned

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a golden eagle was poisoned on the west coast of Scotland.

Scent to find you – the search dogs that might save your life

We hit the hill with the dogs and handlers who go in search of lost and injured walkers on England's mountains.

Grid reference signs bid to help lost Snowdon walkers

A trial on Wales’s highest mountain to help disoriented walkers may lead to fewer calls for help. Small plaques bearing grid references have been...

William qualifies to lead rescue helicopter missions

Prince William has qualified as a captain for search and rescue helicopters in the Royal Air Force. The Duke of Cambridge, who is patron of Mountai...