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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...
Presents in mind? Here’s the grough guide to outdoor festive stocking fillers
Looking to treat your favourite outdoors enthusiast for Christmas? Here are a few ideas...
England needs a Scotland access model, Caroline Lucas tells Kinder 90 gathering
England should adopt a Scottish model of access to the countryside, the UK’s only Green MP said. Caroline Lucas addressed a gathering at the week...
Ross Maloney joins the Ramblers as new chief executive
Campaigning charity the Ramblers has appointed Ross Maloney as its new chief executive. Mr Maloney joins the walkers’ organisation from the Scout...
Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date
Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.
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...
Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoor fan: here's our last-minute festive gift guide
In a quandary over what to buy your favourite outdoors enthusiast? Here are some last minute gift ideas...
Rescuers blown off feet by gusts after walkers call for help from Kinder Scout
Rescuers were blown off their feet in high winds when they went to the aid of two walkers in difficulties on the Peak District’s highest hill.
Runner Damian Hall on track to beat Pennine Way record
Endurance runner Damian Hall is on track to set a new fastest known time for running the Pennine Way.
Western Beacons team holds memorial walk for leader killed in callout 40 years ago
Mountain rescuers made the ascent of south Wales’s highest peak to commemorate a former leader who died on a callout 40 years ago.
Team's gear damaged in 14-hour rescue of injured Glyder Fach scrambler
Rescuers in Eryri-Snowdonia had to scrap a 100m rope and other gear that were damaged during a mammoth rescue of an injured man lasting more than 14 hours.
Outdoor stars will gather this month to mark Kinder Scout Trespass 90th anniversary
Outdoors luminaries will gather at a Peak District village this month to mark the 90th anniversary of the Kinder Trespass.
Two Northumberland rescuers receive awards from county's High Sheriff
Two members of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team have been honoured for their selfless devotion to the team and the local community.
Right to roam campaigners plan mass trespass on Brighton Downs
Campaigners are planning what they are calling a peaceful mass trespass on the Brighton Downs to press for better access to the countryside.
Adventure pair seek underprivileged youngsters for Antarctic trip of a lifetime
Two adventurers are offering young people the trip of a lifetime, to Antarctica. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith have raised enough funds to enable ...
Organisers postpone next year's 60-mile Fellsman challenge in Yorkshire Dales
Organisers of a long-distance challenge event in the Yorkshire Dales have announced it will not take place next year.
Runner Sabrina Verjee sets new female Pennine Way record time
Athlete Sabrina Verjee has completed her run of the full length of the Pennine Way, comfortably beating her previous best time.
Runner Damian Hall plans attempt on Pennine Way record set a week before
Less than a week after John Kelly set a new record for running the Pennine Way, another athlete is lining up to post a fastest known time for the route.