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Sixties' gear back in vogue as walkers celebrate Cleveland Way's 50th anniversary

A group of national park apprentices stepped out in 1960s gear to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way.

Nicky Spinks runs double Paddy Buckley Round as Wainwright date revealed

Top fellrunner and ultrarunner Nicky Spinks will give the annual Wainwright Society lecture this year.

Work underway on Scottish path repairs after Mend Our Mountains appeal

Work has begun on repairing one of the UK’s most eroded hill paths. And a second project will start next month following success in raising cash ...

Dry weather leads to wildfire warnings for outdoor fans over Easter period

Outdoor enthusiasts heading for the British countryside over the Easter holiday are being urged to be on their guard against starting wildfires.

On test: headtorches reviewed

We've been out on the dark hills to shed some light on the best headtorches for use by outdoor enthusiasts.

Mountaineering council prepares to launch litter-busting H2O campaign

Hillwalkers and climbers will be asked to take part in a major campaign to clean up the country’s mountains.

Identity of woman whose body was found 15 years ago on Pennine Way revealed

Police have solved the mystery of the identity of a woman whose body was found near the Pennine Way almost 15 years ago.

Holme Valley rescuers launch £60,000 appeal after control vehicle written off

A rescue team has launched a fundraising drive to replace its control vehicle, which was damaged beyond repair in an accident.

Hill sleuth Myrddyn Phillips's border research suggests Wales should shrink a little

Months of measurements and footslogging by two walkers has led them to the conclusion that the Wales-England border could be in the wrong place.

Whernside path repairs first to be completed as part of Mend Our Mountains campaign

Footpath repairs on Yorkshire’s highest fell have been completed. Rebuilding of the Bruntscar path on Whernside took place as part of the Mend Ou...

Labour deputy Tom Watson launches Adventures 4 Health with Snowdon climb

A leading politician whose newly active life has transformed his health will climb Wales’s highest mountain to launch a campaign to get people active.

Walker Martin Rhodes still missing after further searches in Fisherfield Forest

Further searches by rescue teams in the Highlands have failed to find missing walker Martin Rhodes. Members of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Teams con...

Mountain weather service rejigs forecast areas to offer better service to walkers

A specialist mountain weather forecasting service has upgraded its coverage for the North of England.

Campaign groups mark 70th anniversary of access law with pledge on national parks

Five campaign groups have sealed a pledge to protect national parks and make them more accessible. A time capsule containing the pledge was buried ...

Mountaineers 'disappointed' as planners approve Glen Etive wild land hydro schemes

Mountaineering Scotland expressed disappointment at planners’ decision to allow three hydro schemes in wild land in Glen Etive.

Natural England urged to ditch Hampshire ferry plans for England Coast Path route

Campaigners are urging the government’s official outdoors body not to incorporate a ferry into the route of the England Coast Path in Hampshire.

Survey finds 99 per cent of women say outdoor adventure aids mental wellbeing

The results of a major survey released to mark International Women’s Day demonstrate the benefits of outdoor activities on women’s mental wellbeing.

Filtration firm LifeSaver teams up with Manchester University on graphene project

Water filter manufacturer LifeSaver has teamed up with scientists at the University of Manchester to research the uses of graphene in providing clean water.