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On test: insulated jackets reviewed
When the temperature drops, you need to keep yourself warm. Which insulated jacket is right for you?...
Survey finds 'significant' amount of microplastic pollution on Snowdon
Scientists analysing survey results have found significant quantities of microplastic pollution on Wales’s highest mountain.
Polartec lightweight Power Air: a waste-free wardrobe
Polartec's new Lightweight Power Air continues the move to reducing waste and cutting microfibres in the environment.
PrimaLoft follows insulation innovation with new biodegradable fabric
An expansion of its Bio range could see PrimaLoft's new fabric appearing in outdoor clothing from 2020.
Moorland group joins Emily Brontë bicentenary celebrations with Bogtastic visit
A conservation group will join celebrations to mark the bicentenary of an author whose work inspires thousands of visits to the moors around her former home.
Páramo wins Guardian sustainable business award after 'detoxing' move
An outdoor brand has won an award for its commitment to ‘detoxing’ its clothing. Páramo was announced winner of the ‘bold move’ category i...
Star party will mark North York Moors Danby dark skies status
A star party will take place to celebrate the new dark skies status of a national park visitor centre.
Pennine peat project saves CO2 equivalent to 7-million-mile car trip
Work on conserving peat moorlands in the Pennines have saved as much carbon dioxide as a 7-million-mile car journey would produce.
Show park and ride scheme means two-day closure of Monsal Trail section
National park bosses are warning walkers and cyclists that a popular trail will close on two days as a major show takes place nearby.
On test: lightweight walking boots reviewed
The return of more typical UK weather after an unprecedented dry spell enabled us to complete our evaluation of 11 pairs of lightweight boots in the British countryside and hills.
Ambleside plans big switch-off to highlight dark skies' value
A Lake District town will embrace its dark side to emphasise the effects of light pollution. Ambleside’s Big Switch Off also aims to raise awaren...
Scots mountaineers pitch in with campaign against 'dirty camping'
Scotland’s mountaineers are pitching in with a campaign against the growth of what they call ‘dirty camping’.
Public asked to listen for tawny owls' twit-twoos during six-month survey
Bird experts are asking people to keep their ears open for the familiar twit-twoo of the tawny owl during the coming months.
Wildfire warning for South Pennines as dry weather continues
The continued dry spell has increased the risk of wildfires on the Pennine moors, authorities warned.
Waterproof clothing and fluorocarbons: what you need to know about your beloved jacket
Chemicals used to help waterproof outdoor clothing have come under the microscope, and change is in the air.
Snowdonia national park gains international dark sky reserve accolade
Visitors to a national park will find themselves in the dark after it gained a rare international accolade.
Pennine walkers urged to help log lifesaving sphagnum moss bogs
Scientists are asking outdoor enthusiasts to help them log an important lifesaving moorland plant. Sphagnum moss helped save lives during both Worl...
Berghaus is first British outdoor brand to adopt bluesign eco-mark
Top brand Berghaus scores a first as it adopts the bluesign system for some of its clothing...