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Yorkshire Dales caver dies after fall despite efforts of almost 100 rescuers
A caver has died in the Yorkshire Dales after falling underground. Almost 100 people battled to save the man’s life but he died in the cave as re...
Wikipedia accuses The North Face's of 'defacing public property' with photo swaps
The organisation behind free online encyclopaedia Wikipedia has criticised outdoors and fashion brand The North Face for using its pages to boost its publicity.
Vango sets up gear 'library' to help groups access Lomond camping
Scottish outdoors brand Vango is working with a national park to set up a ‘library’ of camping gear available for groups to borrow.
Whernside path repairs first to be completed as part of Mend Our Mountains campaign
Footpath repairs on Yorkshire’s highest fell have been completed. Rebuilding of the Bruntscar path on Whernside took place as part of the Mend Ou...
Labour deputy Tom Watson launches Adventures 4 Health with Snowdon climb
A leading politician whose newly active life has transformed his health will climb Wales’s highest mountain to launch a campaign to get people active.
Walker Martin Rhodes still missing after further searches in Fisherfield Forest
Further searches by rescue teams in the Highlands have failed to find missing walker Martin Rhodes. Members of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Teams con...
Mountain weather service rejigs forecast areas to offer better service to walkers
A specialist mountain weather forecasting service has upgraded its coverage for the North of England.
Campaign groups mark 70th anniversary of access law with pledge on national parks
Five campaign groups have sealed a pledge to protect national parks and make them more accessible. A time capsule containing the pledge was buried ...
Mountaineers 'disappointed' as planners approve Glen Etive wild land hydro schemes
Mountaineering Scotland expressed disappointment at planners’ decision to allow three hydro schemes in wild land in Glen Etive.
Missing spaniel Rocky rescued after getting stuck on Lakeland ledge
An adventurous dog was rescued from a precarious position on a Lake District hillside. Rocky, a one-year-old sprocker spaniel, went missing on Frid...
Mountain Hardwear commits to continuing to kit out Lakeland felltop assessors
Outdoor brand Mountain Hardwear pledged continuing support to the three mountaineers who make daily winter trips to the summit of England’s third-highest mountain.
Sixties' gear back in vogue as walkers celebrate Cleveland Way's 50th anniversary
A group of national park apprentices stepped out in 1960s gear to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way.
Nicky Spinks runs double Paddy Buckley Round as Wainwright date revealed
Top fellrunner and ultrarunner Nicky Spinks will give the annual Wainwright Society lecture this year.
Work underway on Scottish path repairs after Mend Our Mountains appeal
Work has begun on repairing one of the UK’s most eroded hill paths. And a second project will start next month following success in raising cash ...
Dry weather leads to wildfire warnings for outdoor fans over Easter period
Outdoor enthusiasts heading for the British countryside over the Easter holiday are being urged to be on their guard against starting wildfires.
On test: headtorches reviewed
We've been out on the dark hills to shed some light on the best headtorches for use by outdoor enthusiasts.
Mountaineering council prepares to launch litter-busting H2O campaign
Hillwalkers and climbers will be asked to take part in a major campaign to clean up the country’s mountains.
Identity of woman whose body was found 15 years ago on Pennine Way revealed
Police have solved the mystery of the identity of a woman whose body was found near the Pennine Way almost 15 years ago.