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Nikwax and Páramo founder Nick Brown hands company to its employees

Nikwax and Páramo founder and owner Nick Brown has passed his company on to its employees. He announced on Tuesday he had sold the firm and its br...

Olympian Chris Boardman takes lead of new Active Travel England body

The Westminster government is to set up a new agency to oversee cycling and walking in England. Active Travel England, which will be based in York,...

New Thames coast path stretch enables sea-to-source walkers' route

Walkers can now traverse the full length of the River Thames, after the opening of a new stretch of the England Coast Path.

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.

Ramblers encourage people to continue walking in winter for health and wellbeing

The Ramblers are encouraging people to continue walking through the winter months. Heading out for a walk benefits health and wellbeing, even when ...

Interview: Nims Purja, the 'unknown' mountaineer who smashed the 8,000m peaks record

He's the Nepalese man who hadn't set foot on a mountain until nine years ago; then he set his eyes on possibly the toughest high-altitude record .

Search Dogsbodies receive £5,000 boost for vital equipment

Dogsbodies helping a search charity will benefit from a cash boost from walking and outdoor provider HF Holidays.

Police appeal for witnesses after Helvellyn walker dies in fall from Striding Edge

Police have appealed to members of the public who might have witnessed a man fall from a Lake District ridge to contact them.

Illegal raptor killings at all-time high, with North Yorkshire top of table of shame

North Yorkshire has again topped the league table of shame for raptor persecution – the seventh year in a row.

Outdoor and adventure bodies pledge to work to increase diversity

A group of eight outdoors and adventure bodies said they need to work to improve the diversity of people taking part in activities.

'Shocked' Debbie Martin-Consani takes women's victory in Spine Race

Debbie Martin-Consani has taken the women’s trophy in the Montane Spine Race. She was the first female runner to cross the finish line at Kirk Ye...

Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles appointed OBE in New Year Honours

Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Mr Giles, who is managing director of the leisure division of the nati...

Quadriplegic climber Ed Jackson plans ascents of 12 Peaks of Christmas

A quadriplegic adventurer will set out at the weekend on a quest to reach the summits of 12 British mountains.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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