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£10k gift will mark life of mountain rescuer who died in climbing accident

The family and friends of a former mountain rescue team member who died in a climbing accident earlier this year have donated £10,000 to a fund to commemorate his life.

Rescuers put new qualifications into practice in waterfall incident

Nine members of a mountain rescue team put their new qualifications into practice when a 16-year-old boy fell at a Cumbrian beauty spot.

On test: Brasher Fellmaster GTX boot

A small step towards modernity with this new boot from a most traditional walking brand...

Kate urges gathering to 'keep Kinder torch aflame'

The new president of the Ramblers said the spirit of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers must be kept alive in the face of mounting challenges to the right to access the countryside.

Jez Bragg confirms defence of Fellsman title for 50th event

One of Britain’s top ultrarunners has confirmed he will defend his title later this month in one of the country’s toughest long-distance challenges.

Ramblers launch 'virtual trespass' as Kinder anniversary approaches

Walkers’ campaigners are urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in a ‘virtual trespass’ as the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass approaches.

Campaign urges climbers to give thought to wearing a helmet

The British Mountaineering Council is asking climbers to use their heads and give some thought to wearing a helmet.

Berghaus steps in to support re-run of 200-mile adventure race

A major outdoor brand has stepped in to provide sponsorship for one of the country’s toughest adventure races.

Julia takes to the countryside as TV stars flock to Dales

Walkers’ favourite Julia Bradbury will join comedy actor Hugh Dennis for a television exploration of a national park later this week.

Dog walkers and literary pilgrims among Pennine visitors, survey finds

Dog walkers mingled with literary pilgrims who had travelled half way round the globe at a windswept ruin high on the Pennine Way.

More than 2,000 teens will hit the hills for Ten Tors Challenge

More than 2,000 teenagers will take to the hills this weekend in a test of their mettle. The annual Ten Tors Challenge takes place on Saturday and ...

A chill wind blows Fellsman off course in eventful 50th challenge

Jez Bragg celebrated a tough victory in the 60-mile event, but on the dark hills of the Dales, many faced bigger challenges.

Farm boss admits poison offence after eagle body find

A farm manager has pleaded guilty to possessing a highly toxic pesticide that has been banned in the UK for 11 years.

Safety experts urge caution for Snowdonia hillwalkers

Mountain safety experts are urging visitors to Snowdonia not to get caught up in ‘summit fever’. The North Wales Mountainsafe partnership appea...

Children help launch new hill footpath

A group of schoolchildren took to the hills to help launch a new footpath. The youngsters from Ysgol Gynradd Brithdir were the first to use officia...

Military exercises will zap GPS signals in three areas

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of a series of military jamming exercises that may put their GPS receivers temporarily out of action in the coming months.