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Five miles to go as Pavel Paloncy heads for record victory in The Spine

Czech ultrarunner Pavel Paloncy is just a few miles from victory in one of Britain’s most gruelling races.

Marcus Scotney wins the Spine Challenger as runners continue main race

Marcus Scotney has won a gruelling two-day race-within-a-race run over the southern part of the Pennine Way.

Peak District pioneer ranger Ken Drabble dies aged 79

A Peak District outdoors pioneer who helped set up mountain rescue in the national park has died. Ken Drabble, the park’s retired chief ranger, p...

Chris Townsend steps up to mountaineering council's ambassador post

An expert on Britain’s hills has been appointed an ‘ambassador’ to inspire existing and new walkers to pull on their boots and head for the high ground.

Plaque provides history for walkers visiting Top Withins on Pennine Way

A ruined farmhouse with literary connections high on the Pennine Way has a new information panel offering walkers a glimpse into its history.

Hypothermic walkers airlifted from Cheviots after getting lost in dark

Five walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on the Pennine Way and suffering early symptoms of hypothermia.

Pen-y-ghent from Foxup

For anyone fancying a longer walk up Pen-y-ghent, this 10-mile stroll from the end of Littondale provides a different approach to one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks.

Rescues for injured Yorkshire Three Peaks cyclo-cross riders and walker

Mountain rescuers were kept busy on the Yorkshire Three Peaks at the weekend treating injured cyclists and a walker.

Peak District planners give go-ahead to two campsites for outdoor fans

Planners in the Peak District have given permission for a campsite catering for climbers, walkers and cyclists near The Roaches.

Edale Youth Hostel closes for £¼m refurbishment

A youth hostel at the start of England’s oldest national trail is to close temporarily for a £¼m refurbishment.

More than 70 start The Spine, 'most brutal' race along full Pennine Way

One of the UK’s toughest races got underway this morning. The Spine Race follows the full length of the Pennine Way, with first runners expected ...

The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year

'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...

South Pennines walker with broken leg stretchered from Meltham path

A walker was stretchered from a path after slipping and breaking his leg while walking in the South Pennines.

Walker rescued from 'precarious' position on Longdendale Trail

A walker was rescued from a precarious position on a long-distance trail. Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called out by ambulance staff to help a ...

Rescuers plea to walkers to gear up after 18 get lost on Bleaklow

Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to go properly equipped after a group of 18 people got into difficulties on the Peak District’s second-highest hill.

Brunton Hydrogen Reactor recharger picks up Outdoor Guild's award

A group of outdoor experts has chosen an innovative hydrogen-powered charging device for its annual award.

North Pennines Walking Festival opens with Wainwright theme

A walking festival kicks off this weekend in the northern reaches of the Pennines, with a Wainwright theme linked to his first ever long-distance walk.

New board marks end of Wainwright's 'feminine' Coast to Coast Walk

Walkers at the end of a 309km (192-mile) long-distance route will be better informed after the unveiling of a new board containing details of the trail.