Rescuer Geraint Thomas among outdoors award recipients in Birthday Honours

A mountain rescuer is among outdoors luminaries recognised for their service in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Bearded vulture's Peak District visit underlines wildlife importance, says chief

The boss of the Peak District national park said the interest caused by the visit of a rare vulture to the area is testament to the importance of wildlife to the park.

Retailer GO Outdoors expects surge in camping when lockdown ends

Britain’s biggest outdoors retailer said it is expecting a surge in customers’ interest in camping.

Peak District boss calls for visitors' respect as litter piles up

The boss of the Peak District national park has pleaded with visitors to respect the countryside as numbers coming to the area increase with lockdown easing.

Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes charity 'Everest' staircase climb

A quadriplegic athlete has completed his charity challenge to scale the equivalent height of Everest on his parents’ staircase.

Funding site set up to help outdoors instructors left without income in Covid-19 crisis

A fundraising page has been set up to try to support outdoor instructors whose work has dried up as Covid-19 hits the country.

Photographer Colin Prior receives Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture

A photographer renowned for his landscapes of the Highlands has received this year’s Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.

On test: walking trousers reviewed

We've been legging it across the hills and countryside to put 16 pairs of technical walking trousers to the test; which suits you best?.

Adventurers Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith start 'Antarctic trek' down Britain

Two adventurers are about to embark on an Antarctic-style expedition – down the length of Britain. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith will pull wheel...