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Runner Damian Hall hits Pennine Way with eye on John Kelly record
The battle for the record for running the Pennine Way has resumed, with Damian Hall hoofing it south along the country’s oldest national trail.
TV star Julia Bradbury leads celebration of Peak District's 70th birthday
Television presenter Julia Bradbury led celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the UK’s first national park.
New Alpkit sustainability research reveals average user keeps jacket for 11 years
Outdoors brand Alpkit has released its third sustainability report, in a move to put it at the forefront of openness on its operations.
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.
On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed
We've been out on the hills to see how eight different waterproof jackets perform in the wind, rain and snow.
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.
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.
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.
Kendal Mountain Festival prepares to welcome visitors as 'live' event returns
Organisers of Kendal Mountain Festival are preparing to welcome visitors to the Cumbrian town, after last year’s event was forced online because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Luxury £15,000 trail-run organisers accused of damaging Arran mountain
Organisers of a ‘luxury’ ultrarunning event in Scotland have been widely criticised for marking parts of the course with yellow paint.
Yorkshire Dales bosses seek views on using disused Wensleydale track as bridleway
National park bosses are seeking views on setting up a family-friendly bridleway in upper Wensleydale.
Tyneside school fined £30,000 after ill planned Helvellyn ascent leads to rescue
An independent Tyneside school has been fined £30,000 after its ill prepared students had to be rescued from England’s third-highest mountain.
New stretch of England Coast Path opens in little-visited corner of Cumbria
A new stretch of the England Coast Path has opened in Cumbria. The 11-mile section runs from Silecroft in the south-westernmost corner of the Lake ...
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,...
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.
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.
On test: three- to four-season walking boots reviewed
Designing a boot that can be used throughout the year in all but the most severe winter conditions isn’t easy; we tested six pairs to see if they fulfilled the task.