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Rescue for Trossachs walker after ankle injury
A walker was stretchered from a mountain in the Trossachs after injuring himself. The 47-year-old man was with a group of walkers from Germany on B...
Rescue for West Highland Way walker left in dark after torch packs up
A walker on the West Highland Way was rescued after his torch packed up leaving him disoriented in the dark.
Colin completes 600-mile watershed route in 30 days
An ultrarunner has completed a remarkable 30-day run along Scotland’s watershed. Colin Meek completed the 600-mile (966km) route, which began on ...
Mountain rescuer Tim plans to take Lola on 2,000-mile national park fundraiser
A mountain rescuer is planning a fundraising trip round all of the UK’s national parks, with a 38-year-old called Lola.
Mountain council offers cut-price navigation courses to aid safety
A mountain safety expert is urging hillwalkers to brush up their navigation skill to improve their enjoyment and cut the chances of having to call on rescuers for help.
Mountain council objects to windfarm overlooking Loch Lomond
The body representing mountaineers in Scotland has objected to plans for a windfarm just outside a national park.
Forestry bosses delay controversial car-park charges
Forestry bosses have said they will delay introducing controversial car-parking charges at a glen used by outdoor enthusiasts.
National park goldmine will go ahead after cash pledges by developer
National park bosses have given the go-ahead for Scotland’s only working gold mine after cash pledges from the developers.
Injured walker and mountain biker rescued in separate incidents
A man was airlifted from a hill after injuring his leg in a slip. The 69-year-old was descending Dumgoyne in the Campsie Fells north of Glasgow whe...
Pennine Way 'glamping' pods will be a first for Peak District
National park bosses have given the go-ahead to a plan for camping pods on the route of the Pennine Way.
Walker airlifted after injuring back and leg
A walker was rescued from the slopes of Scotland’s most southerly munro after injuring her leg. While treating the 63-year-old on a forestry path...
Colin passes half-way mark on 700-mile Scots watershed run
An ultrarunner aiming to complete a 700-mile route along Scotland’s watershed has passed the half-way point.
Police and park wardens repeat blitz on Lomond anti-social behaviour
Police and national park rangers launched a blitz on anti-social behaviour along part of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail.
Morning bus service across loch is aimed at munro walkers
Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro will be able to take the bus to the foot of the mountain – across Loch Lomond.
Scottish long-distance trails feature in new guidebooks
A guidebook to a new long-distance trail is the culmination of six years’ work by the author. The Mary Queen of Scots Way is a 172km (107-mile) r...
Gold mine company claims platinum find near West Highland Way
The company reopening a gold mine in a Scottish national park says it has found traces of platinum at a site close by.
Scotland's wild lands mapped in pioneering project
Scotland’s wild land has been mapped in a pioneering project aimed at protecting some of the nation’s most spectacular landscapes.
The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view
Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.
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6 On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed
7 Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers
8 Longtown team's anniversary plea for past members and casualties to get in touch
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2 The Pennine Way: my route at 66 (2)
3 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
4 Helvellyn walker dies after falling 300ft from Striding Edge (1)
5 £1,000 prizes up for grabs if you can find 'mystery' OS trig points (1)
6 Summer holidays' start prompts Lakeland rescuers' plea to reduce 'avoidable' callouts (1)
7 Phone satellite feature helps lost Kinder Scout walkers summon rescuers (1)
8 Pennine Way charity walker's challenge ends with ankle injury on the Cheviots (1)
9 Rescuers searching for missing walker Ruth Betts find body on An Garbhanach (1)
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