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More walkers lost in dark as torch message fails to get through

Two parties of walkers got lost in the dark on the very day rescuers were pleading for hillgoers to pack a torch.

TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash

More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.

Awards for volunteer mountain rescuer's 40 years' service

A mountain rescuer who began his service before the present team leader was born received two awards for his dedication.

The UK's County Tops, by Jonny Muir

Fancy a varied walking challenge? Jonny Muir guides you to the top of the UK's 91 county high points, with some surprising finds...

Body found by fellwalker may have been there three weeks

The body of a man found on a fell may have lain there for up to three weeks. Police believe the remains found by a walker in a peat bog at the week...

Man dies on peak despite swift mountain rescue response

A walker died on one of south Wales’s highest mountains despite rescuers reaching him within minutes of him collapsing.

Police name charity cyclist who died in Dales collision

Police have named a cyclist who died after hitting a wall in the Yorkshire Dales. Kim Caplin, of Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, was with a party cyclin...

Kayak instructor dies and student hospitalised after capsize incident

An instructor has died and a student is in hospital after a kayaking incident involving 11 people. The man died in hospital in Newcastle after bein...

Trust's 3.8 million members called to arms over Government planning threats

The head of England’s largest conservation charity has issued a call to arms to its 3.8 million members to challenge the coalition Government’s plans to change planning law.

Warning to walkers as clocks change brings earlier nights

Mountain rescuers have urged outdoor enthusiasts to take care as the end of British Summer Time signals earlier nightfall.

On test: Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody

Could the fleece-killer be, ironically, a merino-wool based top that, ahem, provides a more social atmosphere than its synthetic rivals?.

GPS jamming will affect Pennine forests

The Ministry of Defence will jam sat-nav signals in the remote north Pennines during exercises later this year.

Tributes to fellrunning writer whose body was found on Bowland

The walker whose body was found on the Bowland fells was a renowned figure in the world of fellrunning.

Project worker aims to protect 'lost' common land for walkers and riders

Campaigners are combining to launch a project to protect lost common land. The Open Spaces Society has joined the British Horse Society in funding ...

Climbers' rights at risk in first coastal path hearing

Climbers’ rights are at risk if landowners’ objections are accepted on the first section of the proposed English Coast Path.

Duke's Award chief backs Blunkett's youth volunteering plan

The head of one of the country’s leading youth-activity organisations has backed a former Home Secretary’s plan for a national volunteering programme for young people.