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Throw out Stronelairg windfarm proposal, mountaineers tell planners

Mountaineers are calling on planners to throw out a controversial proposal to build 83 wind turbines in a wild area of the Highlands.

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

On test: Zamberlan Baffin GT RR WL boots

Zamberlan's Italian-made updated Baffin boots are now made on a wider-fitting last specially aimed at UK walkers.

Ramblers urge Government to act on stalled outdoor commitments

Britain’s biggest walking charity called on the coalition Government to kick-start a number of stalled commitments to the outdoors.

New section of Yorkshire Three Peaks path now open

A new section of a challenge route has been opened, with the promise of keeping walkers’ feet drier.

Mountaineers say Allt Duine windfarm would leave mountain scarred

Opponents of a proposed windfarm in the Monadhliath Mountains said it would leave the landscape scarred by redundant tracks and land despoiled by concrete and steel at the end of its life.

Grizedale Forest will close to walkers for one day to allow rally event

Walkers and cyclists will be excluded from a popular area of a national park for one day in December.

Peak District opens consultation on Stanage off-roaders ban

Outdoor enthusiasts and members of the public can have their say on plans to ban off-roaders from two national park trails in a consultation that starts this week.

Mountaineers add their voice to fight against Stronelairg windfarm plans

Scotland’s mountaineering body has joined the clamour to stop the construction of what it said would be the largest windfarm in the North of Scotland.

Smartphone software helps find lost Glentress walker after major search

A walker lost in a forest was found by mountain rescuers using specialised smartphone tracking software.

Scots environment groups add to criticism of Holyrood's hilltracks u-turn

The Scottish Government has come under renewed attack for its decision to continue the free-for-all for the building of tracks across the nation’s hills and mountains.

Scottish mountaineers condemn 'feeble' Government hilltracks decision

Scotland’s mountaineering body has condemned the Holyrood Government’s ‘feeble’ decision to continue to allow tracks to be bulldozed across the nation’s hills.

Three rescues in three days for Ogwen team as heavy rain and winds lash area

Rescuers had to battle flooded tunnels and gridlocked roads to reach an injured walker in Snowdonia. Members of Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organi...

Win a £250 Sportiva UK GPS unit with SportPursuit

SportPursuit and grough are offering another great prize to our competition winner, this time a £250 Sportiva UK GPS unit.

Britain's commons at risk from secret 'filching' of land, says Open Spaces Society

Britain’s ancient commons are in danger from surreptitious ‘filching’ by companies and individuals, a campaign group says.

Powys military jamming will affect GPS signals around Dixie's Corner

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of imminent jamming of Global Positioning System signals in the hills of mid-Wales.

Missing West Highland Way walker rescued as darkness falls

A walker on the West Highland Way was rescued after he was reported missing. The 70-year-old failed to turn up at his lodgings yesterday evening an...