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Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening

Work to improve conditions on one of the boggiest sections of the Coast to Coast path has been completed.

Supreme Court confirms rights of campers on Dartmoor commons

Supreme Court judges have unanimously backed Dartmoor National Park Authority in its case to allow backpacking camping on commons in the area.

Alex Staniforth will attempt continuous round of 446 mountains in charity challenge

Mental-health champion and adventurer Alex Staniforth will celebrate turning 30 by embarking on a mammoth quest to summit all of England and Wales’s mountains.

Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas

In a quandary what to buy your outdoors fan for Christmas? We've reviewed some stocking fillers for you...

On test: Zamberlan Salathé Trek GTX boots reviewed

These Italian-made boots are a good all-rounder for UK hillwalking...

Open Spaces Society will support Dartmoor bosses in Supreme Court camping case

The Open Spaces Society will support Dartmoor national park bosses in the next stage of the battle over the right of backpackers to camp in the area.

On test: Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Gore-Tex boots reviewed

Terrex's lightweight boot proved comfortable over extensive trail walking...

Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society

A champion of public access has celebrated 40 years’ leadership of Britain’s oldest national conservation body.

Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds

An Explorer Scout who fell to his death in north Wales was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury found. Neglect by the Scout Association also contribu...

On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed

The 'EVO' version of Danner's Mountain 600 is upgraded to make them a backpacking boot. How did they fare over the months?...

New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland

A new national nature reserve is being created on the moorlands near the home of the literary Brontë sisters in West Yorkshire.

Happy 60th birthday to the Pennine Way

England's oldest long-distance footpath celebrates its 60th birthday on Thursday. The Pennine Way was officially full opened at a ceremony on Malha...

Open Spaces Society seeks donations to action fund after year of fighting legal cases

Campaigning body the Open Spaces Society is pleading for donations to replenish its legal action fund.

On test: Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX boots reviewed

Danner's addition to its Mountain 600 range offers good comfort on the trail...

The Pennine Way: my route at 66

Last year I decided to celebrate qualifying for the state pension by tackling another oldie: Britain's first national trail.

On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed

Is there still a place for a down jacket in your rucksack? We took to the wintry hills to find out...

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been busy out on the hill in the worst that the UK climate can throw at us to evaluate nine waterproof jackets.

Open Spaces Society 'dismayed' Dartmoor camping rights will face court challenge

The Open Spaces Society has expressed its dismay at the decision of the Supreme Court to allow a challenge to a ruling on camping on Dartmoor.

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