Pathways: journeys along Britain's historic byways

Authors Nicholas Rudd-Jones and David Stewart chart the development of Britain's paths and suggest routes to follow.

Jamming exercises will affect GPS signals

Walkers using GPS devices are being warned of a military radio jamming exercise that is likely to affect their signals.

Walkers will carry coffin to mark 'death of wilderness'

A group of walkers plans to carry a coffin to the site of a proposed windfarm to mark the death of the Scottish wilderness.

Politician urges outdoors fans to make views heard on hilltracks

A Scottish politician is urging outdoors enthusiasts to make their views known when a consultation paper on hilltracks is published next week.

Protests planned as 'Berlin Wall' threatens Highland walkers' route

The head of the Ramblers in Scotland has challenged the country’s First Minister to take a hike. Convener Dennis Canavan called on Alex Salmond t...

'Regret' at further Holyrood delays on Hill Tracks campaign

Holyrood politicians have expressed their disappointment at the news a campaign to curtail the proliferation of tracks on Scotland’s hills and mountains will not now be discussed before the May elections.

Avalanche service starts early, as risk rises in Cairngorms

Parts of the Highlands are at high risk of avalanche, experts have warned. With much of Britain in the grip of early winter conditions, the sportsc...

Rally cars will shatter bothies' peace

Walkers seeking peace and tranquillity in the heart of mid-Wales may want to give a couple of bothies a miss later this month.

Quad-death outdoors-store accused refuse inquest questions

Two men accused of taking part in a £40,000 burglary at a Cardiff outdoor retailer refused to give evidence at an inquest into the deaths of two other men killed when their quad was hit by a train nearby.