Jim Perrin shortlisted for Wales book award

Spiky outdoors writer Jim Perrin has been shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year writer’s award.Perrin, whose eloquence held the audience at this year’s celebration of the Kinder Scout mass trespass, has The Climbing Essays among the list of six.Jim Perrin Judges described his writing as ‘quirky and rule-breaking’.

Cairngorm transfer on hold after poor winter figures

Recent poor skiing conditions have thrown a spanner in the works of the plan to transfer the Cairngorm Estate ownership.Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) was due to hand over the 1,418 hectare (3,304 acre) area to the Forestry Commission.

Mountain 'Eden' planned for Cairngorms

It has emerged that one of the principal reasons for the postponement of the Cairngorm Estate transfer is the plan to build an ‘Eden of the North’ on the site.As reported by grough , Highlands and Islands Enterprise, which owns the estate, was due to transfer ownership to the Forestry Commission.

Cliff path reopens ten years after closure

A section of the South West Coast Path has reopened after ten years of closure.The route between Thatcher Point and Thatcher House, near Torbay, was closed after a cliff fall.

Walkers urged to be on lookout after poisoning case

Walkers are being asked to be on the alert for wildlife poisoning after a Scottish gamekeeper was found guilty of setting carcasses laced with poison to attract birds of prey.George Aitken of Lauder, in the Borders, was sentenced by Selkirk Sheriff Court to 220 hours of community service for the offences, which he admitted.

Climbers attempt Everest the Mallory way

Tomorrow sees the final push for the team attempting to recreate the historic attempt on Everest by George Mallory and Sandy Irving.

Flashers on the fells: when to call the police

Langdale-Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team has issued some friendly advice following an abortive call-out.The team was alerted by a call from Great Langdale’s National Trust website – which seems to be gaining a notoriety as the source of grief for rescue teams – which reported flashing lights on the crag above the dale.Investigations by the rescue team revealed only a few climbers packing up their gear after a session on Raven Crag.

Open up coast, Ramblers tell new PM

Tomorrow, the Government will use possibly the most famous stretch of England’s coast to launch a massive consultation on the next step in opening up the countryside to walkers.Environment Secretary David Miliband (pictured left) will open coastal access discussions at the White Cliffs of Dover visitor centre – and campaigners are calling on Prime Minster designate Gordon Brown to open up England’s coastline.The Ramblers’ Association (RA) says the new Prime Minister should make coastal access his first gift to the nation when he takes over from outgoing premier Tony Blair.

Wainwright film crew spotted on Pillar

grough’s eyes and ears on the fells tell us one of Mosedale’s most famous peaks will feature in the next series of Wainwright’s Walks.Julia Bradbury and her crew were spotted filming on Pillar, so we can look forward to seeing her conquer the peak described by the Grumpy Old Fellwalker as having one of the Lakeland names most likely to fire the imagination of youthful adventurers.Julia Bradbury on Scafell Pike during filming of the first series of Wainwright's Walks The mountain’s 892m height puts it just below the 3,000 footers.