Mountain council questions Brecon Beacons bosses' access-land Covid-19 closures

A decision by national park bosses in the Brecon Beacons to close access land and rights of way in a large part of the area has been questioned by the British Mountaineering Council.

Scottish trails get accessibility upgrade as more enjoy outdoors during pandemic

Some of Scotland’s most popular paths are being made more accessible as increasing numbers of people make use of the great outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Year-long study will look at views on reintroducing lynx to Scotland

Three rewilding charities are launching a joint year-long study into the possible reintroduction of a big-cat species north of the border.

Ill equipped man rescued from Whernside was so cold he could hardly speak

Rescuers said a walker who got into difficulties on Yorkshire’s highest fell was inadequately equipped.

Tackling raptor persecution in Scotland a priority for wildlife cop Gavin Ross

A newly appointed police officer with Scotland’s National Wildlife Crime Unit will make tackling raptor persecution, hare coursing and poaching his priorities.

Blacks and Saxx launch online series to discuss male health and body taboos

Men’s underwear brand Saxx has teamed up with retailer Blacks Outdoors to tackle traditionally taboo subjects online.

Group rescued after travelling to Bleaklow air crash site and getting lost

Four people who went searching for an aircraft crash site in winter conditions were rescued from the Peak District’s second highest hill.

Moel Famau walkers rescued after getting caught out by wintry weather

Two walkers were rescued after getting into difficulties on their local hill in wintry conditions. The pair became disoriented in an area north-wes...

Snowdonia bosses close car parks in reponse to flouting of lockdown rules

Snowdonia’s national park bosses have closed all the authority’s car parks. The move came in response to widespread flouting of lockdown rules ...