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Walkers, climber, lost challengers, plus stuck sheep, keep Dales team busy

A rescue team in the Yorkshire Dales was kept busy over the bank holiday weekend, with callouts to injured walkers, climbers, lost Three Peaks challengers and a recalcitrant sheep.

Runner John Kelly keeps up pace with an eye on Pennine Way record

Athlete John Kelly is on track to set a new fastest time for running the full length of the Pennine Way if he can maintain his current pace.

Charity unveils new list for peakbaggers: the Ethels

Peakbaggers have a new reason to pull on their boots and get walking. A charity has come up with a new set of hills to tick off, appropriately in t...

On test: Olight RN3500 and RN180 TL Bike Lights reviewed

A new cycle light set from Olight combines a powerful front light with a compact but bright rear light.

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.

Prepare for your outdoors trips, plead rescuers, as 'stay at home' rule eased

Rescuers in Northumberland are pleading with the public to prepare properly when they head to the outdoors.

RAF jets mark speed pioneer Donald Campbell's birthday in Coniston Water flypast

Two RAF jets took part in a flypast over the Lake District to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of a speed pioneer.

On test: Olight Baton 3 Premium Edition torch set reviewed

This compact pocket torch comes with its own neat dedicated charging case; how did it fare in the great outdoors?.

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.

Spine Race runners raise £10,000 towards works on Greg's Hut on Cross Fell

Endurance runners have raised more than £10,000 towards the renovation of a mountain bothy on the slopes of the highest hill in the Pennine range.

Sole Sisters organiser Magdalena Augustyn-Lygas tops Scottish Walking Awards

A woman who organises a walking group for migrants in Fife has won the top accolade in the Scottish Walking Awards.

Adventure pair seek underprivileged youngsters for Antarctic trip of a lifetime

Two adventurers are offering young people the trip of a lifetime, to Antarctica. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith have raised enough funds to enable ...

Retailer says camping gear 'flying off shelves' as Britons shun foreign travel

The UK’s biggest outdoors retailer is anticipating a surge in camping as Britons look to holidays at home, with uncertainty continuing over foreign travel.

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...

Yorkshire Dales bosses urge patience as lockdown rules eased

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales are urging the public to be patient and stay local when guidelines change on Monday.

Outdoor brand Keela helps produce hood to protect medics during CPR

A company better known for producing waterproofs and other outdoor wear has turned its skills to providing protection for healthcare professionals.

Yorkshire Dales bosses 'shocked but not surprised' by double buzzard shooting

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority said it was shocked but not surprised at details of the shooting of two buzzards revealed by investigators.

Covid fines for pair with young child who pitched tent on Yorkshire cliff edge

Two people who pitched their tent next to unstable cliffs on the North Yorkshire coast have been given fixed penalties for breaking lockdown legislation.