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On test: 15 to 35 litre daysacks reviewed
We spent the past few months lugging loads across the hills to test 16 different rucksacks; here's how they fared.
Wales closes to visitors as much of UK faces stricter lockdown measures
Wales will be out of bounds to visiting outdoor enthusiasts from Friday, and other parts of the UK will be subject to increased restrictions due to the coronavirus crisis.
On test: trail and approach shoes reviewed
We've been hitting the trails to put 13 pairs of walking shoes to the test; but which were best?...
Trees for Life charity submits detailed plans for Highland 'rewilding centre'
A conservation charity has submitted plans for what it says is the world’s first rewilding centre in the Scottish Highlands.
Online box office to open for new National Outdoor Expo to be staged in 2021
Organisers of a new outdoors show say they will open its box office on Thursday with a Facebook event.
Dartmoor bosses warn soaring temperatures mean high fire risk for national park
Bosses in Dartmoor are warning visitors the area is at an increased risk of wildfires. The national park authority and Devon and Somerset Fire and ...
Snowdonia bosses threaten to close trails as crowds flock to its mountains
National park bosses in Snowdonia may have to close trails and car parks if the public fails to heed government advice to curtail travel.
Six new routes posted as Scottish international winter climbing meet hailed a success
Organisers of a revived winter climbing event hailed the meeting a success, with six entirely new routes completed.
Plans revealed for latest 125-mile Morecambe Bay stretch of England Coast Path
Plans for the latest section of the England Coast Path have been revealed. If approved, the 125-mile stretch from Silecroft in Cumbria to Cleveleys...
Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'
More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.
Rescuer Geraint Thomas among outdoors award recipients in Birthday Honours
A mountain rescuer is among outdoors luminaries recognised for their service in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Bearded vulture's Peak District visit underlines wildlife importance, says chief
The boss of the Peak District national park said the interest caused by the visit of a rare vulture to the area is testament to the importance of wildlife to the park.
Retailer GO Outdoors expects surge in camping when lockdown ends
Britain’s biggest outdoors retailer said it is expecting a surge in customers’ interest in camping.
Peak District boss calls for visitors' respect as litter piles up
The boss of the Peak District national park has pleaded with visitors to respect the countryside as numbers coming to the area increase with lockdown easing.
Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes charity 'Everest' staircase climb
A quadriplegic athlete has completed his charity challenge to scale the equivalent height of Everest on his parents’ staircase.
Funding site set up to help outdoors instructors left without income in Covid-19 crisis
A fundraising page has been set up to try to support outdoor instructors whose work has dried up as Covid-19 hits the country.
Photographer Colin Prior receives Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture
A photographer renowned for his landscapes of the Highlands has received this year’s Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.
On test: walking trousers reviewed
We've been legging it across the hills and countryside to put 16 pairs of technical walking trousers to the test; which suits you best?.