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Lake District Friends plan zipwire protest as John Muir Trust adds its objection
Conservation charity the Friends of the Lake District has announced plans for a rally in protest against the planned zipwire over Thirlmere.
The great big grough guide to Christmas gifts for your outdoor fan
We donned our headtorch and delved deep into Santa's cavern to find some top gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
Vango unveils new innovations as the brand celebrates 50 years
Vango, probably Britain's best known tent brand, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. We took a trip north of the border for a view of its new gear...
Award-winning AirZone pack among Lowe Alpine innovations for 2016
Four innovative designs will appear in Lowe Alpine's rucksack range next year...
Outdoor Show visitors will have final say on new industry award winners
Judges at a recent trade show pared down the 103 entries to the Outdoor Industry Awards to a shortlist of finalist products.
Santa's little help: our guide to Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoors fan
Looking for a gift for the outdoors enthusiast in your life? Look no further...
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...
Finlay Wild smashes own Cuillin record with sub-three-hour traverse
Mountain athlete Finlay Wild has posted the first ever sub-three-hour time for a traverse of the Skye Cuillin ridge.
The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past
Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.
Film-maker Terry Abraham resigns from Lakes charity over Thirlmere zipwire stance
Acclaimed film-maker and photographer Terry Abraham has resigned from a charity over the planned zipwires at Thirlmere.
The great big grough guide to Christmas gifts for your outdoor fan
We've search the outdoor world for goodies to fill the Christmas stockings of every outdoor fan...
Christmas gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast
Looking for inspiration for a gift for that outdoors fanatic? We've scoured the retail universe for stocking fillers to put on your wish list for Sant...
On test: Aerobie AeroPress coffee maker
This little kit will help you make a decent cup of espresso-type coffee at the campsite or even at home.
The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014
Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...
On test: Coleman Aravis 2 lightweight tent
Coleman's new two-person tent offers lightweight camping for backpackers on a tight budget...
On test: winter waterproof jackets
As winter takes hold, you need a good, reliable waterproof. We put six jackets to the test to see how well they will keep you dry...
Lakes charity urges councillors to halt Ennerdale nuclear dump process
An environmental charity is calling on councillors to halt the process that could lead to nuclear waste being buried under the Lake District.
The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view
Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.