22nd May 2019
Cape Wrath Trail walkers rescue injured man on remote Scottish mountain
It's been a busy season so far on the Cape Wrath Trail, and for two walkers it ended up being a little more exciting than they had planned.
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21st May 2019
Dispatches from the trail: an update on the 40th TGO Challenge
As some hikers conclude their crossings of Scotland and with most others not far behind, we take a look at a few moments from the 40th TGO Challenge.
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21st May 2019
Mountain Aid Call For More Corbett Climbers
Mountain Aid is attempting to get all Corbetts climbed during its May 2019 initiative Corbetts for Courses. After a chilly start to the month, the good weather is bringing out the hillwalkers and – now…
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21st May 2019
New award scheme to link young adults with Scotland’s outdoors
Ramblers Scotland’s free Out There Award will help people aged 18-26 get active. Ramblers Scotland has launched a new award scheme to offer young adults a free and inspiring introduction to the outdoors. From Monday…
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20th May 2019
UK’s Greta Thunberg? 16-year-old Amy Bray launches new environment charity ‘Another Way’ with support from Chris Packham and others
A teenage schoolgirl from Cumbria is being tipped to become Britain’s leading environmental campaigner, following in the footsteps of her hero Sir David Attenborough.
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20th May 2019
Wind farm developers ‘playing the system’ – Mountaineering Scotland challenge SNH to stand up for landscape
Mountaineering Scotland has challenged Scottish Natural Heritage to stand up and protect valuable landscape from wind farm developers accused of “playing the system”.
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14th May 2019
A Day by Day Guide to the Keswick Mountain Festival
Keswick Mountain Festival (17 – 19 May, 2019) will welcome thousands of visitors to Cumbria with its unique mix of live music, sporting events, outdoor adventures, high profile speakers, taster activities, exhibitor stands and camping…
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14th May 2019
Work Starts On £100,000 Project To Restore Popular Hill Paths
A £100,000 appeal to fund much needed repairs to Scottish hill paths has reached its target and work has now started on one of two major projects. The ‘Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million’ appeal…
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10th May 2019
Who to watch out for at the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race
Less than three weeks remain until over 400 brave participants set off from Conwy Castle on their challenging journey down the mountainous spine of Wales for the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race.
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9th May 2019
The draw of the Cape Wrath Trail: in conversation with backpackers taking on Britain’s premier long-distance route
Sunshine, bogs, river crossings and blizzards: we take a deep dive into the wonders and hardships of the Cape Wrath Trail, Britain’s toughest long-distance hike.
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9th May 2019
Merrell and Mind Collaborate to Promote Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors
Outdoor footwear brand Merrell has joined forces with mental health charity Mind to promote the benefits of time and experiences in the outdoors on mental health. With the aim of inspiring people to get hiking,…
