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Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes challenge to carry Christmas tree to 12 summits

A quadriplegic adventurer has completed his challenge to lug a Christmas tree to the top of 12 British mountains to raise cash for charity.

Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

Christmas is fast approaching and we've been out trying some great items to help you choose festive gifts for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.

Patterdale team launches appeal for new rescue boat

A Lake District team has launched an appeal to buy a new boat. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team uses its rigid inflatable boat both in water rescues...

Ramblers Scotland appeals for legal costs help in Ardnamurchan access fight

Ramblers Scotland is appealing to the public to help fund a legal battle over access at a Highland estate.

Mountain biker receives free Pennine Bridleway map after braving rain

Staff handing out copies of a new map on the slopes of Ingleborough began to question their choice of day to launch the promotion as rain lashed the fell.

Climate change puts Scotland's coastal wild camps at risk, say researchers

Some of Scotland’s best coastal wild camping areas could disappear because of increased coastal erosion, research suggests.

Pressure grows on rail bosses to reopen Dalwhinnie crossing as MSPs join campaign

Pressure is growing on railway bosses to reopen a crossing used by outdoor enthusiasts to access Highland mountains and lochs.

Dartmoor campaigner urges outdoor fans to resist plans to restrict wild camping

A veteran campaigner is urging people to join him in resisting proposals to restrict wild camping on Dartmoor.

South Pennines Park inspires movement for Muslim women to explore great outdoors

A woman who was inspired to discover the great outdoors by the moorland around her home town is encouraging fellow women from the Muslim community to enjoy the countryside.

Ed Jackson, the 'lucky' quadriplegic who discovered alpine mountaineering

Four years ago, Ed Jackson's rugby career ended with an ill judged dive into a swimming pool and a broken spine; here's how he came to be on two alpine summits with top climber Leo Houlding.

Scots mountain experts launch campaign to provide free reliable winter advice

Mountain experts in Scotland have launched a campaign to provide reliable information to outdoor enthusiasts heading for the hills.

Three-year project aims to protect future of England's upland commons

A three-year £3m project to secure the future of upland commons has received a funding boost. The system of common land was enshrined in law in th...

Park bosses launch twice-weekly winter conditions service for Snowdon

National park bosses in Snowdonia have commissioned a company to provide twice-weekly ground condition reports on Wales’s highest mountain.

'Be prepared for all eventualities' urge police, after spate of Highland rescues

Police in Scotland are urging hill-goers to make sure they are prepared for all eventualities, after a recent series of mountain rescue incidents in the Highlands.

Ramblers urge Treasury to fund path repairs to support Covid-19 walking surge

Walkers’ campaigners are urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to stump up cash for path repairs as winter approaches.

Callout to injured Hadrian's Wall walker continues Northumberland teams' busy autumn

A walker was rescued from the path at Hadrian’s Wall after injuring his leg in a fall. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and Nort...

Three weekend callouts for Patterdale rescuers to aid walkers

A Lake District team was called out three times over the weekend to aid walkers. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 2pm on Friday after...