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Sabrina Verjee still ahead of Wainwrights schedule after 'brutal' day of blizzards

Endurance runner Sabrina Verjee has had to contend with weather described by one observer as ‘brutal’ on the fourth day of her challenge to summit all the Wainwright fells.

Runner Sabrina Verjee sets out with record six-day target for Wainwrights round

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is attempting another continuous round of the Wainwright fells. The Cumbria-based veterinary surgeon set out on Friday m...

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...

Blacks and Saxx launch online series to discuss male health and body taboos

Men’s underwear brand Saxx has teamed up with retailer Blacks Outdoors to tackle traditionally taboo subjects online.

Sisters Meg and Rona qualify to help with Highland rescue team searches

Two sisters who grew up on opposite shores of Highland Scotland have joined a rescue team. Collies Meg and Rona, and their handlers, have qualified...

Vango founder Alastair Moodie Snr dies after short illness

The founder of one of the UK’s top outdoor brands has died after a short illness. Vango’s parent company AMG Group announced Alastair Moodie Sn...

Runner Sabrina Verjee: I don't consider my Wainwrights round a record

The woman who completed a continuous round of the Wainwright fells on Sunday has told the fellrunning community said it should not be considered a record.

Sabrina Verjee completes continuous run of 214 Wainwright fells

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee has completed her round of all the Wainwrights. The 39-year-old arrived back in Keswick on Sunday evening after summitin...

Runner Sabrina Verjeee hits the Lakeland fells in Wainwrights record attempt

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is attempting a continuous round of all 214 Wainwright summits in the Lake District.

Sabrina Verjee 11 hours ahead of schedule as Wainwrights challenge continues

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is forging ahead in her attempt on the record for a continuous round of the Wainwright fells.

Vango owner AMG Group cuts ties with boot brand Anatom and sock firm Teko

The company that owns major outdoors brand Vango has cut its ties with a boot brand and a sock firm. AMG Group said it had ended its licensing arra...

Year-long study will look at views on reintroducing lynx to Scotland

Three rewilding charities are launching a joint year-long study into the possible reintroduction of a big-cat species north of the border.

Review: Life of a Mountain Helvellyn by Terry Abraham

Terry Abraham's visually spectacular cinematographic 'love letter to the Lakes' features some surprises in its stellar cast.

Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'

More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.

James Forrest sets record with 14-day solo round of Wainwrights

In a year that has seen numerous UK outdoor records falling, walker James Forrest has added to the tally by posting the quickest time for a Lakeland challenge.

Sabrina Verjee 'happy and relieved' after posting first female Wainwrights record

Record-breaking ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee said she is happy and relieved to have completed her continuous round of the Wainwrights.

Runner Sabrina Verjee 'feeling strong' in Wainwrights record attempt

Ultrarunner Sabrina Verjee is making good progress in her bid to complete a round of the Wainwright fells in record time.

Trees for Life charity submits detailed plans for Highland 'rewilding centre'

A conservation charity has submitted plans for what it says is the world’s first rewilding centre in the Scottish Highlands.

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