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Award-winning sleeping bags have built-in reading light

A sleeping bag range that includes a reading might has gained an award for innovation. Snugpak’s Chrysalis collection took the sleeping bag categ...

Chief hails 'commonsense' decision on Lakes and Dales park extensions

The decision to recommend the enlargement of two English national parks has been hailed as a victory for commonsense.

The Dragon's Back is back: 200-mile mountain race is revived

One of the hardest challenge races ever run – over the mountains of Wales, from north coast to south –will be staged again, 20 years after the first, and so far only event.

Vaude's new rucksack gains eco-friendly award

A mountaineering rucksack won an award at a recent trade show because of its environmentally friendly design.

Charity calls for volunteers for mountain spruce-up day

A conservation charity is appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts to help them show a little tender loving care to one of the Lake District’s most popular mountains.

Concern as Government plans to ditch adventure licensing body

The coalition Government plans to scrap the body set up to license children's adventurous activities.

Government planning changes will 'set back countryside 80 years'

Outdoors campaigners have reacted with alarm at the publication of the coalition Government’s proposals for changes to English planning laws, which they say look set to turn the clock back 80 years.

Blacks extends borrowing as spring sales fall

Struggling outdoor retailer Blacks has had to increase its borrowing facility to £40m after being hit by a drop in sales of more than £6m over the spring period.

Police chief takes on mountain rescue group's presidency

The new president of an organisation representing mountain rescue teams in the North-East said she is inspired by their dedication and commitment.

Duke will open new Ordnance Survey headquarters

The Duke of Edinburgh will today officially open the new headquarters of Britain’s official mapping agency, 42 years since he and the Queen opened the Ordnance Survey’s previous head office.

Walkers lose access battle as inspector backs Vixen Tor owner

Walkers will be barred from a Dartmoor beauty spot that has been at the centre of an access battle, after a planning inspector ruled there was no right of way across the land.

Royal wedding gift will help save walkers' lives on Lakeland fells

A very special wedding present is now helping to save the lives of outdoor enthusiasts. The unique gift – an off-road vehicle – was passed on b...

Will new 4G broadband mean the end of reliable GPS navigation?

It has become essential to modern life and is responsible for European lorry drivers unexpectedly visiting English country lanes, and hapless motorists being ordered around by Victor Meldrew.

Anniversary praise for pioneer council working for common good

A leading outdoor campaigner has praised a pioneering organisation which led the way on opening up the countryside to walkers and riders.

To climb or not to climb: survey leaves munrobaggers with dilemma

Munrobaggers close to finishing their round with an eye on the remote Fisherfield Forest may wish to delay their project as uncertainty surrounds the status of one of the listed peaks.

Volunteer mountain rescuers provide adventure treat for youngsters

Youngsters from three charities had a taste of adventure, thanks to volunteer rescuers. Mountain and cave rescue teams in the Peak District staged ...

Euro grant will help Three Peaks walkers avoid worst bog

Future walkers on one of the country’s most challenging walks will be able to keep their feet dry thanks to a cash boost from the European outdoors industry.