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The North Face launches €1m fund for exploration in response to Covid-19 crisis
Major outdoors brand The North Face has launched a €1m fund to help exploration continue after the coronavirus crisis.
Shap villagers complete Lakeland 'lockdown relay' for local NHS centre
A group of residents completed a ‘lockdown relay’ run on the fringe of the Lake District to raise funds for their local medical practice.
Ingleborough Hall steps into the stretch zone for outdoor learning during lockdown
Staff at a Yorkshire Dales outdoor education centre have had to step outside their comfort zone as the Covid-19 lockdown completely changes their approach to outdoor learning.
Peak District wildfire risk adds to park authority 'stay away' message
Peak District national park bosses have repeated the message to stay at home this weekend as the coronavirus lockdown continues.
Scots outdoors body issues new Covid-19 advice on responsible access
The Scottish Government’s advisory body on the outdoors has issued updated guidance on responsible access during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Mountain rescuers: 20 Easter callouts were 20 too many
Mountain rescuers said the 20 callouts teams responded to over the Easter weekend were 20 too many. Mountain Rescue England and Wales, the umbrella...
Northumberland rescuers mount overnight vigil after Simonside wildfires
Mountain rescue volunteers spent the night on a Northumberland hill mounting a watch for wildfires. The vigil followed a blaze on Simonside, near R...
Widespread calls for public to avoid trips to countryside over Easter weekend
A concerted effort is underway to dissuade the public from breaking government coronavirus guidelines on visiting the countryside over the Easter weekend.
Dundonnell team holds online training session for members during Covid-19 lockdown
A Scottish rescue team has held its first online training session. Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team, in common with other volunteer teams, normally ...
Peak District Hope Valley Explorer bus service cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis
A planned seasonal bus service in the Peak District will not now take place this year. Coronavirus restrictions have led to the cancelling of the H...
Sir Chris Bonington likens Covid-19 lockdown to being holed up in expedition tent
Mountaineering elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington has offered his thoughts on coping with lockdown during the coronavirus crisis.
North Yorkshire Police issue 61 weekend fines as Covid-19 lockdown rules flouted
Police in North Yorkshire said the lockdown tide appears to be turning, with an increasing number of visitors ignoring the Covid-19 rules.
Rescue team turns back walking group heading for Simonside wildfire
Mountain rescuers helping firefighters tackle a moorland blaze in Northumberland had to turn back a large group of walkers who were heading towards the area.
Police plea to walkers: don't look for loopholes to justify travel to other areas
Outdoor enthusiasts are again being urged to stay at home over the weekend, as the coronavirus lockdown continues.
Terry Abraham turns to print with book charting path to his mountain cinematography
An acclaimed mountain film-maker has turned to print to document his journey from redundancy to cinematographer.
Police appeal after walker finds shot red kite near Leeds Bradford Airport
Police have appealed to walkers for sightings of suspicious activities after the body of a red kite was found with numerous shotgun wounds.
Ramblers Scotland backs Holyrood minister's Covid-19 outdoor access statement
Ramblers Scotland has welcomed Scottish Government guidelines on responsible access to the outdoors during the coronavirus crisis.
Ex-Berghaus boss Richard Leedham starts scheme to put mountain of surplus outdoor gear to good use
Outdoor Gear for Good aims to solve the problem of unused outdoor clothing and equipment – and help good causes.