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Wander Woman Phoebe Smith will tackle solo Hadrian's Hundred charity trek
Outdoors writer Phoebe Smith will miss Christmas with her family and friends to tackle a 100-mile charity walk, dressed as a superhero.
On test: walking poles reviewed
Trekking poles are now widely used by walkers and runners, but which of our seven pairs were poles apart from the rest in the test?.
Winter onset heralds start of Lakeland felltop assessors' daily Helvellyn ascents
The first day of December marks the start of meteorological winter and it also means shifts begin for one of the country’s most unusual seasonal jobs.
On test: lightweight waterproof jackets reviewed
We went chasing the rain to see if it's possible to save weight without compromising performance in a waterproof jacket.
Judges choose seven winners from 600 entries in Kendal festival photo contest
Judges have chosen the winning images in Kendal Mountain Festival’s photography competition. The panel whittled down more than 600 entries to dec...
Lake District planners give go-ahead to 1km-long zipwire at Honister
Planners in the Lake District have given the green light to a zipwire despite officers recommending the application be refused.
€30,000 boost will help lift the gloom on the Peak District's Bog of Doom route
The Peak District’s Bog of Doom may hold fewer terrors after the announcement of a €30,000 boost for its improvement.
Walkers warned to stay clear of Beachy Head cliffs after large cracks appear
The Coastguard is warning walkers to stay away from cliff edges at a South Downs beauty spot after a large crack appeared close to the footpath.
Scottish Natural Heritage boss Francesca Osowska completes 1,300-mile cycle ride
The boss of Scottish Natural Heritage has completed an epic 1,300-mile cycle ride round the nation in the hope of inspiring the public to get active.
Yorkshire Dales bosses draw up Three Peaks code of conduct to tackle problems
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have produced a code of conduct for walkers tackling the Three Peaks Challenge.
Grough's great big Christmas gift guide to goodies for the outdoor fan
We've taken a peep inside Santa's North Pole headquarters to bring you suggestions for seasonal gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
Climber Mick Fowler looks forward to a return to Himalaya after his most taxing year
Just when he thought he had put his cancer behind him, it returned; but now the mountaineer is looking forward finally to his planned Himalaya trip.
Ingleton touted as Three Peaks start to relieve pressure on Horton in Ribblesdale
A group of businesses in the Yorkshire Dales is appealing to walkers to adopt a different route for the area’s Three Peaks Challenge.
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team celebrates 50 years of 'helping others in need'
One of Britain’s busiest mountain rescue teams will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend. The Llanberis team, whose patch includes Snowdon...
National Trust plans to put bends back in beck to reduce Lakeland flooding
Conservation charity the National Trust is leading a plan to reduce flooding in a Lake District valley.
Walkers illuminate Fleetwith Pike ridge in charity festival of light
Forty hardy walkers lit up a Lake District ridge to help a charity that supports young people tackling expeditions in the great outdoors.
Signs of the times: Dales craftsman uses 44-year-old machine to form finger posts
Have you ever stopped and pondered, as you check you’re on the right track, how those ubiquitous wooden finger posts we see throughout the countryside are produced.
John Muir Trust plans toilets and extra parking at foot of Blàbheinn on Skye
A conservation charity has revealed plans to double the number of parking places and build two toilets at the foot of a popular munro on the Isle of Skye.