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The outdoors year in view: our look back through 2015's triumphs, tragedies and curiosities

The year provided plenty of outdoor adventures, not least provided by Mother Nature herself, as exceptional weather became the norm.

Chris Townsend: power firm's decision marks final nail in coffin for Allt Duine

Campaigners have welcomed a decision by a power company not to push for a controversial windfarm in the Highlands.

Border rescuers win nationwide Rural Champions Award

A rescue team has topped a poll to take the honours in a UK-wide competition. Border Search and Rescue Unit won the Rural Community Champions award...

Tortoise and hare runner aims for double Yorkshire Three Peaks circuit

Two outdoor enthusiasts are preparing for a ‘tortoise and hare’ charity challenge in the Yorkshire Dales.

Runners: prepare yourself for the 250-mile Cape Wrath Ultra

Organisers of one of the toughest races in Britain have thrown down a new gauntlet to ultrarunners. Super-fit runners have 18 months to get themsel...

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...

Severe winter coming? Not necessarily, says Met Office

Britain’s official weather forecasters today poured cold water on media reports that the country was heading for one of the severest winters in years.

Climber dies after fall from Ben Nevis North Face

A climber has died after falling on Britain’s highest mountain. The man fell about 50m (165ft) from Raeburn’s Buttress on the North Face of Ben...

Tuesday ShAFF premiere event will kick off this year's festival

Outdoor movie buffs can get a cinema preview of this year’s Sheffield Adventure Film Festival tomorrow with the festival’s trailer premiere night.

Poignant moment for rescuers as HMS Gannet Sea King heads to great hangar in sky

Rescuers have said a fond farewell to a workhorse that has been involved in hundreds of operations helping outdoor enthusiasts in distress.

Therm-a-Rest's new Camper SV mattress is a breeze to inflate

No need to get light-headed with Therm-a-Rest's new mattress, which needs just a few gentle blows to inflate.

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...

Howgills revealed as venue for Marmot Dark Mountains winter marathon

Organisers of a gruelling overnight winter mountain marathon have revealed it will be held in the Howgills early next year.

Bleaklow and Kinder venue for Marmot Dark Mountains night marathon

Organisers of a night-time mountain marathon have chosen some of the most challenging navigational terrain for runners.

Despite the thaw, Scottish avalanche service starts tomorrow

It may not feel like it at the moment, with unseasonably mild weather and mountain-tops unfrozen, but it’s winter.

Border rescue team seeks walkers and runners for fundraising challenge

Mountain rescuers are challenging walkers and runners to take to the hills to help them raise much needed cash.

Record warmth puts Tim Williamson's North Pole record bid on ice

While much of Britain remains in the grasp of a wintry blast, a would-be Arctic explorer has had to postpone his plans because of record warm temperatures at the North Pole.