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On test: Danner Cascade Crest boots reviewed

They come with a hefty price tag, but these USA-manufactured boots ooze quality...

Snowdonia walker dies after falling 300ft on Glyder Fach

A walker has died after falling on a Snowdonia mountain. Rescuers who found the man’s body said they believed he fell at least 300ft...

Helvellyn group who prompted rescue call turned out to be 'extreme gardeners'

A group who prompted concern on England’s third-highest mountain turned out to be ‘extreme gardeners’ according to rescuers who were called to investigate.

Busy week for Keswick rescuers with six incidents in five days

Volunteers from Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out six times in five days to aid walkers and mountain bikers on the fells.

Ramblers welcome decision to scrap cut-off date for recording 'lost' paths

Campaigning charity the Ramblers has welcomed news the government has scrapped plans for a cut-off date for recording ‘lost’ historic paths in England.

Injured Snowdonia walker in eight-hour rescue after fall on Y Garn

An injured walker was rescued from a Snowdonia mountain in an operation lasting eight hours. A Coastguard helicopter made repeated attempts to reac...

Man airlifted from Tryfan after fall on mountain's North Ridge

A man was airlifted from a Snowdonia mountain after injuring himself in a fall. The young man was with a friend on Tryfan on Thursday when they bot...

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.

Say hello to the South Pennines – a 'self-appointed' park

The South Pennines missed out when national parks were created; now, 70 years later, a 'self appointed' alternative park has come into being.

On test: trail-walking shoes reviewed

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

On test: lightweight walking boots reviewed

The return of more typical UK weather after an unprecedented dry spell enabled us to complete our evaluation of 11 pairs of lightweight boots in the British countryside and hills.

Wainwright's 'unofficial' Coast to Coast Walk to gain national-trail status

The Coast to Coast Walk devised 50 years ago by author Alfred Wainwright is to gain national-trail status.

Latest section of England Coast Path adds 85 miles of Essex shore to national trail

The establishment of the England Coast Path is continuing, with a further 85 miles opened around the Thames Estuary in Essex.

Suspended jail sentence for Yorkshire Dales farmer after cows trample walker to death

A Yorkshire Dales farmer has received a suspended prison sentence after a walker was trampled to death by cows on his land.

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.

Lost Scafell Pike walkers found sheltering in stretcher box

Two walkers were found sheltering in a mountain rescue stretcher box after prompting a search on England’s highest mountain.

Climber who helped rescuers with Tryfan clear-up injured in fall short time later

A climber with a group that helped rescuers on a Snowdonia mountain was himself rescued a short time later after a fall in a gully.

Highland walkers warned damaged Steall Gorge footpath will close for repairs

Walkers will be unable to use a popular Highlands path while repairs are carried out. The Steall Gorge footpath, at the base of the Ben Nevis massi...

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