Report says people with dementia benefit from walking and outdoor activities

Walking and outdoor activities should be encouraged for people who have dementia, a report published today said.

Rescuers' winter warning after 'extremely lucky' man survives Striding Edge fall

Rescuers warned the Lake District’s mountains are still in the grip of winter after being called out to England’s third-highest mountain for the second time in 24 hours.

Insulation brand PrimaLoft first 'ingredient' member to join European Outdoor Group

A leading manufacturer of insulation used by many outdoor brands has become the first ‘ingredient’ member of a European trade association.

Coniston footpath and Highland rewilding schemes contend for €30,000 grant

Two British projects are in the running to win a major grant in a European competition. A scheme to repair a badly eroded path up the Old Man of Co...

New image of missing walker Jim Robertson released as search resumes

Police have released a CCTV image of a missing hillwalker as rescuers prepare to resume the search for the man.

Rising climbing star Molly Thompson-Smith urges women to try the sport

A rising young star of the climbing world is urging other women to try the sport. Berghaus-sponsored athlete Molly Thompson-Smith chose Internation...

Bothies association warns that storms have put Camasunary out of use

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to pack their tents after a storm put a bothy out of use. The Camasunary Bothy on the Isle of Skye has been cl...

Keep your dogs under control to protect wildlife, plead Peak District rangers

National park officers are urging walkers to keep their dogs under control during the breeding season for wildlife.

More than 80 rescuers continue search for missing Cairngorms walker Jim Robertson

A major search is continuing for a walker who is missing in the Cairngorms. Police are appealing for any walkers and mountaineers who may have seen...