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Outdoor brands reveal new products as trade show resumes after two-year gap
The outdoor industry has taken its first tentative steps out of the coronavirus crisis with a return of the Outdoor Trade Show, displaying the new products you'll see in store next year.
Runner Tom Hollins hits the Lakeland fells in an attempt on Wainwrights record
Endurance athlete Tom Hollins is attempting to break the record for completing all the Wainwright fells in a continuous run.
Runner John Kelly hits the trail in new quest for Pennine Way record
Endurance runner John Kelly has set off on a quest to reclaim the record for traversing the full length of the Pennine Way.
Fellwalking spaniel Max awarded animal 'OBE' for his virtual therapy work
A dog whose fell-going adventures have helped support and comfort thousands of people has been awarded the animal equivalent of the OBE.
Wales bans high-risk UK residents from travelling to low-coronavirus countryside
Much of Wales’s countryside is now out of bounds to large numbers of visitors from the rest of the UK.
Bob Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex, dies aged 83
The inventor of Gore-Tex, the waterproof material used in thousands of outdoor garments, has died. Bob Gore passed away peacefully on Thursday, age...
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.
Runner Donnie Campbell sets new record time for summiting all 282 munros
Runner Donnie Campbell has completed a record-breaking round of all Scotland’s munros. The Inverness athlete beat the existing fastest time for a...
Two walkers rescued from Helvellyn summit after going off-route
Two walkers were rescued after straying off route on the Helvellyn range. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, which went to the women’s aid, said condi...
Spine Race runners raise £10,000 towards works on Greg's Hut on Cross Fell
Endurance runners have raised more than £10,000 towards the renovation of a mountain bothy on the slopes of the highest hill in the Pennine range.
Runner John Kelly keeps up pace with an eye on Pennine Way record
Athlete John Kelly is on track to set a new fastest time for running the full length of the Pennine Way if he can maintain his current pace.
John Muir Trust urges Holyrood to introduce carbon-capture tax on land
Conservation charity the John Muir Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a natural carbon-capture tax on large estates in the nation.
Keswick rescuers called out three times in one day to injured walkers and cyclist
Lake District rescuers were called out three times on Saturday to aid injured walkers and a mountain biker.
Walkers rescued from Helvellyn after getting lost in mist
Three walkers were brought to safety after getting lost in bad visibility on England’s third-highest mountain.
Local lockdown puts part of Brecon Beacons national park out of bounds
Parts of the Brecon Beacons national park will be out of bounds to visitors from Thursday evening. New coronavirus rules introduced by the Welsh Go...
Adventurer Alex Staniforth completes 9½-day National Three Peaks charity run
An adventurer and campaigner is recovering after narrowly missing breaking the record for ascents of the National Three Peaks, running between the mountains.
Climbers Bonington and Scott seek volunteers for new Everest challenge
Some of Britain’s most illustrious mountaineers are seeking volunteers for a new Everest challenge.
Lake District rescuers and Surrey outdoor centre gain Queen's Award
A group of mountain rescuers and an outdoor activities centre have been honoured for their work. The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Assoc...