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National trail diversion takes Cleveland Way walkers past historic Mount Grace shrine

Walkers on the Cleveland Way will be able to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims after the national trail was diverted to take in a historic chapel.

Review: Walking the Wainwrights, by Graham Uney

Graham Uney's book is a useful and information-packed guide to ticking off the Wainwright fells in 64 different day walks.

Ordnance Survey reveals 70 per cent of young people rate their own map skills

Most young people are confident they can read maps, according to research commissioned by Ordnance Survey.

On test: Keela Saxon lightweight waterproof jacket reviewed

The Saxon and its female version the Storm are designed to keep runners and cyclists dry, but walkers will appreciate its light weight and versatility.

Following in Wainwright's footsteps, only faster: Brian Melia runs a record Pennine Journey

Prompted by a suggestion from his wife, Brian Melia set out on quest to complete A Pennine Journey; 88 hours later he finished the 247-mile course and set a new record.

Rescuers install new stretcher box at Sty Head in Lake District fells

Rescuers have installed a new stretcher box on the Lakeland fells. A helicopter airlifted the box to its position at Sty Head, where members of the...

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.

Aim low: introducing The Huws, diminutive Welsh hills to pique your interest

Hillwalking isn't necessarily about slogging to the top of the highest peaks; there's plenty of interest in Wales's less lofty summits.

Rescuers plead with public not to put themselves in harm's way

Rescuers have pleaded with walkers to think carefully before they head out for their daily exercise. Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team said memb...

Wainwright fans reprint Yorkshire Dales guidebook Walks in Limestone Country

Aficionados of the late author Alfred Wainwright have republished one of his out-of-print works. The Wainwright Society has reprinted the second ed...

Experts warn Google Maps Ben Nevis route is 'potentially life-threatening'

Mountain experts are warning walkers could be led into dangerous steep terrain if they attempt to ascend Ben Nevis using a route on Google Maps.

On test: 30-45 litre rucksacks reviewed

Eight packs with different designs and a variety of sizes put to the test to help you decide which is best for you.

Group gets lost on Cadair Idris after following walker's descent suggestion

Four walkers were rescued after getting lost on a Snowdonia mountain. The group successfully made it to the summit of Cadair Idris on Tuesday but g...

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...

Two walkers die in separate incidents in Lomond national park

Rescuers searching for a missing hillwalker in the southern Highlands discovered a man’s body. The 33-year-old was found on Ben A’an in the Tro...

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?.

Yorkshire Dales bosses remind public lockdown travel restrictions still in force

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have urged people not to jump the gun by travelling to the area as pressure to ease lockdown grows.

On test: insulated jackets reviewed

As the mercury drops, an insulated jacket becomes a hill essential. So we've been out and about for the past few weeks to see how well nine different ...