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.

Retailer GO Outdoors' future in doubt as owners plan to appoint administrators

The future of the UK’s biggest outdoors retailer is in doubt after its owners posted a notice of its intention to appoint administrators.

Peak District climber rescued after getting wedged in rocks

A climber had to be rescued after getting jammed in rocks on a Peak District route. In a separate incident, a man who was belaying on a route was i...

Mountaineers say hillgoers frustrated as Scottish travel rules remain unchanged

The body representing hillwalkers and mountaineers has expressed frustration at the Scottish Government’s continued restrictions on travelling for exercise.

Campaigners welcome withdrawal of plans for South Downs campsite

Campaigners have welcomed a campsite owner’s decision to withdraw an application to develop a site in the South Downs national park.