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Yorkshire Dales national park bosses welcome visitors' return as lockdown eases
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said it is a huge relief to be able to properly welcome visitors back to the area from Monday.
Vango owner AMG Group cuts ties with boot brand Anatom and sock firm Teko
The company that owns major outdoors brand Vango has cut its ties with a boot brand and a sock firm. AMG Group said it had ended its licensing arra...
Twenty more photographers donate prints to auction for injured rescuer Chris Lewis
More photographers have added their work to an auction to raise cash for a badly injured mountain rescuer.
Great North Air Ambulance appeals for help with cost of new helicopter
A charity whose helicopters have flown to the aid of numerous outdoors enthusiasts is appealing to the public to help fund a replacement aircraft.
Aim low: introducing The Huws, diminutive Welsh hills to pique your interest
Hillwalking isn't necessarily about slogging to the top of the highest peaks; there's plenty of interest in Wales's less lofty summits.
Friends of Lake District say Ullock Moss car park conflicts national park policies
Campaigners say a proposed permanent car park near the foot of a popular Lakeland fell has polarised arguments.
Fellwalking spaniel Max awarded animal 'OBE' for his virtual therapy work
A dog whose fell-going adventures have helped support and comfort thousands of people has been awarded the animal equivalent of the OBE.
Welsh church scenes among Alfred Wainwright drawings up for auction
Four sketches by the celebrated author and artist Alfred Wainwright have been put up for auction. As well as two Lakeland drawings, an auction hous...
John Muir Trust completes path repairs on Quinag in north-west Highlands
A popular path on a Scottish mountain described as a ‘walker’s paradise’ has been restored. Work completed on Quinag in the north-west Highla...
How an outdoor retailer survived lockdown: a service centre, a woman's eye and explainer videos
Innovation and a keen eye on online sales have helped independent retailer Trekitt survive lockdown...
Second callout in a week to The Cheviot for Northumberland rescuers
Rescuers were called out for the second time in a week to The Cheviot to aid a walker in difficulties.
Appoint recreation champion, say outdoor groups, ahead of Holyrood elections
A coalition of outdoor groups is calling for the Scottish Government to appoint an outdoor recreation champion.
Outdoor Trade Show organisers confident summer event will go ahead
Organisers of the UK’s largest trade show for the outdoor industry say they are confident it will be able to take place this summer, as lockdown eases.
New Berghaus ambassadors aim to promote diversity, inclusion and mental health
Outdoors brand Berghaus has appointed four new ambassadors with the aim of promoting diversity, inclusion and mental health.
Dave Morris and Mikayla Parton honoured in Fort William fesitval awards
A long-time campaigner for outdoors rights has been recognised for his work. Former Ramblers Scotland director Dave Morris has received the Scottis...
Rescuers don skis to reach patient stranded by snow at Northumberland farm
Mountain rescuers in Northumberland used vehicles, skis and their leg power to reach a patient in a remote farm who needed medical attention.
Scottish trails get accessibility upgrade as more enjoy outdoors during pandemic
Some of Scotland’s most popular paths are being made more accessible as increasing numbers of people make use of the great outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Police criticise ill equipped Rochdale couple rescued from wintry Ingleborough
Police in the Yorkshire Dales have criticised a couple who had to be rescued from the summit of Ingleborough in wintry conditions on Sunday.