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Walkers guided to safety after getting lost on Sca Fell
Rescuers used phone technology to locate two lost walkers on England’s second-highest mountain. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team gave the pair direct...
Trees for Life charity submits detailed plans for Highland 'rewilding centre'
A conservation charity has submitted plans for what it says is the world’s first rewilding centre in the Scottish Highlands.
Mountaineers welcome lifting of Scottish five-mile travel limit for hill-goers
Mountaineering Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that travel restrictions for recreation are being lifted.
Alex Waddington collects 10 bags of rubbish on Peak District Spin and Bin ride
A cyclist has completed a 108-mile clean-up journey in the Peak District. Alex Waddington was due to complete his Spin and Bin on the day of the su...
Alpkit reaches investment target in eight minutes as 1,380 customers buy shares
A crowdfunding scheme giving customers a chance to invest in one of the UK’s fastest growing outdoors brands raised double its target.
YHA to begin limited re-opening of English youth hostels in July
Youth hostels in England will begin a limited re-opening in mid-July as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
Calder Valley rescuers have busiest day in their history on hottest day of year
A West Yorkshire rescue team had the busiest day in its history on the hottest day of the year so far.
Yorkshire Dales bosses plead with visitors not to trash the national park
Bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have pleaded with visitors not to trash the national park. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority said visitors ...
Most jobs saved as JD Sports buys back Go Outdoors business in pre-pack deal
The jobs of most of the 2,400 Go Outdoors employees look safer after the company’s owners put the business into administration and promptly bought it back under a pre-pack arrangement.
Two walkers rescued from Helvellyn summit after going off-route
Two walkers were rescued after straying off route on the Helvellyn range. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, which went to the women’s aid, said condi...
'Keen walker' Andrew Moorhouse reported missing again, on Shetland
A man who has repeatedly sparked searches across Britain has been reported missing again. Police Scotland said Andrew Moorhouse has gone missing fr...
Berghaus co-founder Gordon Davison dies, aged 85
The co-founder of the Berghaus brand of outdoor gear has died. Gordon Davison had suffered a heart attack and passed away surrounded by his family ...
Mountain bothies remain closed despite imminent easing of travel limits
The charity that looks after more than 100 mountain shelters said its buildings would remain shut, despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland and Wales.
Wainwright Striding Edge sketch sells for 'record' £10,200
A pen-and-ink sketch by the late author and artist Alfred Wainwright sold for what is believed to be a record price.
North-East rescuers called out twice to aid injured Kielder mountain bikers
Rescuers in the North-East of England were called out on two successive days to help seriously injured mountain bikers.
Rescuers find body of walker after major search on Howgill Fells
Rescuers looking for a missing walker on the Howgill Fells discovered a body. A major search operation was launched when the man failed to return f...
Mountaineers welcome Holyrood's plans to ease 'stay local' rules for exercise
Mountaineering Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s relaxation of lockdown rules which will lift the requirement to stay local for outdoor exercise.
Kit Collective launches with a view to increase outdoors participants' diversity
A project that aims to increase the diversity of those taking part in outdoor activities has won the backing of major brands.