2nd January 2019
Fell runners banned from using GPS in Welsh races
The Welsh Fell Runners Association (WFRA) has banned the use of GPS navigation in all competitive races in Wales.
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20th December 2018
Highlands and Islands Enterprise take control of Cairngorm Mountain as funicular structural report delayed yet again
…and car parking will be free at the Cas car park this winter too.
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20th December 2018
Trees for Life to plant high-altitude forest to save rare trees and help mountain wildlife
A new high-altitude forest of 10,000 rare mountain trees supporting wildlife including golden eagles and mountain hares is to be planted near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands by Trees for Life next spring.
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18th December 2018
Wander Woman (TGO contributor Phoebe Smith) to walk 100 miles non-stop for Christmas
Extreme Sleep Out is back for the second Christmas running in Hadrian Hundred for the Homeless. Phoebe Smith will take on 100 miles along Hadrian’s Wall – while wearing a super hero costume.
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18th December 2018
Walking bodies unite to fight controversial Coul Links golf course bid
Ramblers Scotland and ScotWays have announced they will join forces at a public inquiry in late February 2019 to object to plans for an 18-hole golf course on beautiful dunes at Coul Links in Sutherland.
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7th December 2018
The winners of The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 are announced in our January issue, out now
Congratulations to all our award winners!
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7th December 2018
Campaigner of the Year 2018: interview with Chris Packham
Emily Rodway spoke to the winner of our Campaigner of the Year award about his extraordinary efforts to make politicians and the general public sit up and take notice of the perilous state of our…
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7th December 2018
Roads Less Travelled: an Adventure Show Special with Cameron McNeish
Cameron McNeish presents a two-part Adventure Show Special: 'Roads Less Travelled – Scotland's Atlantic Way', 27 & 28 December 2018, BBC 2 Scotland.
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6th December 2018
Kinloch Hourn road to remain closed until mid-2019
Highland Council has confirmed that the road to Kinloch Hourn will remain closed followed a huge landslide in November.
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6th December 2018
Buyers’ guide: Crampons
Our guide to crampons: busting the jargon, a close look at features, and five crampons reviewed.
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6th December 2018
Full steam ahead for reconnection of Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced
A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld Multi User Trail, which was severely damaged in Storm Desmond three years…
