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Damian Hall abandons Pennine Way record attempt after 220 miles

The record for running the length of the Pennine Way remains with John Kelly after challenger Damian Hall pulled out of his latest attempt.

Man's fall above Devil's Arse brings premature end to John Shuttleworth gig

A performance by comedy singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth had to be abandoned after a concert-goer ended up precariously stranded 100ft above the venue entrance.

Carol Morgan completes Wainwrights to join sub-seven-days club

Carol Morgan has completed her round of the Wainwright fells, arriving back at Keswick early on Saturday evening.

Runner John Kelly sets new record for completing round of Wainwright fells

Runner John Kelly has set a new record for completing a round of the Wainwright fells. The American long-distance specialist arrived back in Keswic...

Runner John Kelly kicks off another attempt on Wainwrights record

Endurance runner John Kelly is attempting a record-breaking round of the Wainwrights before he heads back to his home in the USA.

Mountain Training organisation pitches new Camping Leader qualification

The organisation behind schemes such as the Mountain Leader has introduced a new Camping Leader qualification.

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.

James Gibson completes first winter round of the Wainwrights Lakeland fells

Athlete James Gibson has completed a round of all the Lake District’s Wainwright fells. It is believed to be the first winter completion of the 2...

Tom Holllins ends winter Wainwrights attempt, but James Gibson continues quest

One of the two athletes attempting a winter Wainwrights round has pulled out of his challenge. Tom Hollins ended his run in the early hours of Sund...

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.

Climber and mountain biker injured in Lake District incidents

A climber was airlifted from a Lake District quarry after injuring herself in a fall. The woman was near the top of a sport-climbing route in Bram ...

Runner Carol Morgan attempts complete round of Wainwrights

Hot on the heels of American runner John Kelly’s record-breaking round of the Wainwright fells comes another attempt to complete the route, this time by Irish athlete Carol Morgan.

Outdoor firms Terra Nova and Lyon Equipment hand ownership to workers

Two major outdoors companies have transferred their ownership to their workers. Terra Nova Equipment and Lyon Equipment have both formed employee o...

Greg's Hut will close for refurbishment work during June and July

A popular shelter on the slopes of the Pennines’ highest peak will be out of use for two months this summer.

Bothies charity appeals for £100,000 for renovation of Greg's Hut on Cross Fell

The Mountain Bothies Association has launched an appeal for its costliest ever renovation project. The charity has estimated restoring the roof of ...

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...

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.

Two runners begin winter Wainwrights attempt within an hour of each other

It’s hard to avoid the bus analogy: you wait ages for a winter Wainwrights attempt and then two come along on the same day.

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