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BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales

The British Mountaineering Council is calling for a 12-month trial where wild camping is permitted on certain areas of national parks south of the border.

Open Spaces Society joins battle to regain Dartmoor camping rights

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has joined the battle to restore camping rights on Dartmoor.

Lakeland rescuers help free 'caver' trapped at indoor climbing wall

Lake District rescuers were called to help a caver who became stuck – at an indoor climbing wall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the incident ...

Thousands of routes at risk as government u-turns on lost paths deadline

Campaigners have condemned the Westminster government for reneging on a commitment to ditch a deadline for recording lost paths in England.

On test: Keen WK400 shoes reviewed

A new shoe model and a new design concept: can Keen revolutionise how you walk?...

Glen Nevis road to be closed for four days to allow filming

The road along Glen Nevis will be closed at the end of February to allow a film crew to operate in the area.

Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping

National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.

Campaigners and politicians mark 20 years of Scotland's 'world-class' access laws

Outdoor enthusiasts and campaigners joined politicians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s right-to-roam laws.

Presents in mind? Here’s the grough guide to outdoor festive stocking fillers

Looking to treat your favourite outdoors enthusiast for Christmas? Here are a few ideas...

Eryri visitors warned to act responsibly as holiday period looms

Police are warning visitors to Eryri national park their vehicles may be removed if they obstruct roads over the bank holiday weekend and school break.

Summer shuttle buses run again in two Lake District valleys

Shuttle buses are again running in two Lake District valleys during weekends and bank holidays. The low-cost public transport allows outdoor enthus...

Police remove almost 40 vehicles parked on Eryri-Snowdonia mountain roads

Police in Eryri-Snowdonia said almost 40 vehicles were removed from mountain roads in the national park on Good Friday because they were parked dangerously.

'Hillwalking Hijabi' Zahrah Mahmood appointed Ramblers Scotland president

A woman known on social media as the Hillwalking Hijabi is Ramblers Scotland’s new figurehead. Zahrah Mahmood was appointed president of the orga...

On test: insulated jackets reviewed

When the temperature drops, you need to keep yourself warm. Which insulated jacket is right for you?...

Blacks and Millets shoppers among 10 million warned after JD Sports cyber breach

Customers of JD Sports, including the outdoor brands Millets and Blacks, have been warned the company was subject to a cyber attack.

Experts issue five-point guidance for using phones for hill navigation

Almost nine out of 10 hillgoers now use mobile phones or GPS units to help them navigate, according to a survey.

Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner

A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.

Experts remind hillgoers to prepare for earlier nightfall as clocks go back

Mountain experts are reminding hillgoers to pack a torch as British Summer Time ends. After the clocks go back on Sunday, darkness will fall an hou...