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On test: lightweight backpacking tents reviewed
We've been tramping the Lakeland fells to test seven lightweight tents on our treks - but which performs best?.
Mountain rescuers' new leaflet urges hillgoers to plan ahead to avoid callouts
Rescue organisations in England and Wales have released their latest version of a leaflet aimed at increasing safety for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lomond bosses start trials to teach campers how to poo in the great outdoors
National park bosses are tackling the growing problem of human waste in the great outdoors. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs authority said it’s...
Aficionados republish Wainwright's first book, A Pennine Journey
A new edition of a seminal work by the author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright has been published by the society formed to promote study of his work.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award teen stretchered from Lakeland fell after passing out
A teenager on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was stretchered from a Lake District fell after he passed out.
Doug Scott will tell tales of Everest ascent and The Ogre epic on Scottish lecture tour
Britain’s joint first Everest summiteer will embark on the Scottish leg of his lecture tour in May.
Lakeland walker airlifted after suffering ankle injury in Langstrath
A walker was airlifted from a Lake District valley after injuring his ankle. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 3.30pm on Thursday to t...
Grough's great big Christmas gift guide to goodies for the outdoor fan
We've taken a peep inside Santa's North Pole headquarters to bring you suggestions for seasonal gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
Kendal Mountain Festival: big names mingle with big crowds as event grows
Another successful year for the Cumbrian town's festival as the stars descend for four days of outdoor-oriented entertainment.
Missing teen found after becoming separated from family on Langdale fells
A teenager who went missing on the Lake District fells was found safe and well after two mountain rescue teams were called out to find him.
Wainwright record-breaker Paul Tierney's map to be auctioned for charity
A map used to plot the route taken by record-breaking Wainwrights runner Paul Tierney is to be auctioned for charity.
Milliken buys fabric innovation firm Polartec for undisclosed sum
The owners of the company that invented modern technical fleece have agreed to sell the brand to a USA textile and floorcovering firm.
Runner Brennan Townshend claims Three Peaks Race victory at first attempt
Fellrunner Brennan Townshend has claimed victory in the Three Peaks Race at his first attempt. The Keswick Athletic Club member beat previous winne...
Helmet saves Lake District mountain biker from serious injury in high-speed crash
A mountain biker’s helmet saved him from a more serious injury when he fell off at high speed on a Lake District fell.
Wainwright Society plans to publish out-of-print Pennine Journey book
Fans of the late writer Alfred Wainwright will soon be able to read his first work, which has been out of print for some time.
Mountaineers urge planners to look at bigger picture with Glen Etive hydro schemes
Mountaineers in Scotland are urging planners to look at the bigger picture when considering proposals for hydro-electric schemes in Glen Etive.
On test: lightweight waterproof jackets reviewed
We went chasing the rain to see if it's possible to save weight without compromising performance in a waterproof jacket.
PrimaLoft unveils its 'gamechanger' Bio insulation, recycled and biodegradable
A patented 'sugar coating' makes the fibres irresistible to landfill and ocean microbes, without affecting performance or durability.
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2 Two Cumbrian men appear at court over criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree
3 Glen Coe walker dies in fall on Beinn a’ Chrùlaiste
4 Walker dies in fall from Tryfan
5 Injured Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after tumble near Haystacks summit
6 Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
7 Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
8 Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension
9 On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed
2 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
5 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
6 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
8 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
9 Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader (1)
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