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Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society

A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been busy out on the hill in the worst that the UK climate can throw at us to evaluate nine waterproof jackets.

On test: trail-walking shoes reviewed

Eight pairs of walking shoes, suitable for use on the UK's trails, evaluated over extensive testing...

Ramblers unveil beginners' navigation videos to help walkers get into the outdoors

How confident are you that you can find your way when you head out for a walk? Walking charity the Ramblers said a fifth of people they surveyed sa...

On test: camping accessories reviewed

Whether you're pitching a tent on a campsite or heading to the hills for a wild camp, we think you'll find these additions to your kit useful.

BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales

The British Mountaineering Council is calling for a 12-month trial where wild camping is permitted on certain areas of national parks south of the border.

Open Spaces Society joins battle to regain Dartmoor camping rights

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has joined the battle to restore camping rights on Dartmoor.

Lakeland rescuers help free 'caver' trapped at indoor climbing wall

Lake District rescuers were called to help a caver who became stuck – at an indoor climbing wall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the incident ...

Thousands of routes at risk as government u-turns on lost paths deadline

Campaigners have condemned the Westminster government for reneging on a commitment to ditch a deadline for recording lost paths in England.

More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike

An injured walker spent 24 hours on the flanks of England’s highest mountain before being rescued. A major search operation was mounted after the...

Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader

The boss of England’s largest national park has announced he will step down at the end of the year.

What to buy your outdoors fan for Christmas? Here's grough's stocking-filler guide

We've been out evaluating lots of festive goodies that we think will make ideal gifts for the outdoors fan in your life.

Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict

National park bosses in Dartmoor said they will fight a bid to overturn a legal ruling that restored camping rights in the area.

Body of walker Daniel Adams found after search on Carnedd Dafydd in Ogwen Valley

The body of a walker has been found after a search on the Carneddau in Eryri. Police named the man as Daniel Adams, 26, from Selby in North Yorkshi...

Eryri visitors warned to act responsibly as holiday period looms

Police are warning visitors to Eryri national park their vehicles may be removed if they obstruct roads over the bank holiday weekend and school break.

Summer shuttle buses run again in two Lake District valleys

Shuttle buses are again running in two Lake District valleys during weekends and bank holidays. The low-cost public transport allows outdoor enthus...

Police remove almost 40 vehicles parked on Eryri-Snowdonia mountain roads

Police in Eryri-Snowdonia said almost 40 vehicles were removed from mountain roads in the national park on Good Friday because they were parked dangerously.