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Three mountain rescuers appointed MBEs in New Year Honours
Three volunteer mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Tony Hood, Alistair Hume and Nick Owen were all appointed MBEs for ...
Group of four rescued after getting stuck in Tryfan gully
A group of walkers was rescued after straying onto steep ground on a mountain in Eryri-Snowdonia. The four young men from the Home Counties had dri...
Bearing up: unique event for Britain as three norths align
A unique triple alignment of one of the cardinal points of the compass will occur this week. Britain’s national mapping agency Ordnance Survey sa...
Injured rock-climber airlifted from remote Snowdonia crag after 30ft fall
A rock climber was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall at a remote Snowdonia crag.
Researchers post victories in men's and women's Montane Dragon's Back Race
Two university researchers have taken the honours in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race. James Nobles and Lisa Watson won the men’s and women’s e...
On test: Danner Trail 2650 Campo GTX shoes reviewed
Danner's trail shoes feel as light as running shoes but are ideal for trail walking...
North York Moors bosses seek voluntary walk leaders from diverse communities
A national park is on the lookout for volunteers from more diverse backgrounds to join its roster of walk leaders.
On test: Rab Cirrus Hut Slipper reviewed
Warmth and comfort for your feet after a hard day's walking on the hills...
Runner Damian Hall hits Pennine Way with eye on John Kelly record
The battle for the record for running the Pennine Way has resumed, with Damian Hall hoofing it south along the country’s oldest national trail.
Michael Dewey: the man whose name graces a list of 426 hills
Michael Dewey, who lent his name to a list of 500m hills, died this year. Here, Myrddyn Phillips looks back on a friendship between the two hill sleut...
Presents in mind? Here’s the grough guide to outdoor festive stocking fillers
Looking to treat your favourite outdoors enthusiast for Christmas? Here are a few ideas...
On test: lightweight walking boots reviewed
The return of more typical UK weather after an unprecedented dry spell enabled us to complete our evaluation of 11 pairs of lightweight boots in the British countryside and hills.
Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard gives away his company: 'Earth is now our shareholder'
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, the climber turned reluctant businessman, has given his company to a trust and a collective that will use profits for projects to tackle the climate emergency.
Wainwright's 'unofficial' Coast to Coast Walk to gain national-trail status
The Coast to Coast Walk devised 50 years ago by author Alfred Wainwright is to gain national-trail status.
Two new helicopter bases planned under Coastguard seach-and-rescue deal
Two new helicopter bases will be set up in plans for the next stage of the UK’s civilian search and rescue service.
Public back plans for family-friendly route on old Wensleydale trackbed
Members of the public have emphatically backed the idea of creating an accessible leisure route in the Yorkshire Dales.
Ramblers Scotland videos on respecting outdoors viewed more than ½m times
A series of light-hearted short videos aimed at responsible use of the outdoors has seen more than half a million views in its first month.
Runner Carol Morgan attempts complete round of Wainwrights
Hot on the heels of American runner John Kelly’s record-breaking round of the Wainwright fells comes another attempt to complete the route, this time by Irish athlete Carol Morgan.
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5 Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons
6 On test: Danner Cascade Crest boots reviewed
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike
8 On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed
9 Lakeland paraglider dies after crashing on Blencathra
2 BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales (8)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (8)
4 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
5 Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe (5)
6 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (4)
7 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
8 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
9 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
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