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Doug Scott, joint first Briton to summit Everest, dies aged 79

Celebrated mountaineer Doug Scott has died, aged 79. Along with Dougal Haston, he was the first Briton to summit Everest, climbing the world’s hi...

Major European outdoor brands join in 'Green Friday' fundraiser for eco-projects

Some of Europe’s biggest outdoor brands are using Black Friday to raise cash for conservation causes.

Rescuers pay tribute to pioneer mountaineer Hamish MacInnes who died aged 90

Mountain rescuers have paid tribute to pioneering climber and innovator Hamish MacInnes, who has died aged 90.

Peak District team's plea to hillgoers after walker located at home after callout

Rescuers in the Peak District pleaded with hillgoers to let them know if they reach safety after calling out the team.

Community beats deadline for £3.8m creation of Scottish Borders nature reserve

A community group in the Scottish Borders will take over more than 5,000 acres of land to create a new nature reserve.

Replica plaque fitting caps summer-long repairs of Ingleborough summit shelter

A structure that has provided welcoming shelter for hillgoers on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks for more than 60 years has been restored and rebuilt.

Wales closes to visitors as much of UK faces stricter lockdown measures

Wales will be out of bounds to visiting outdoor enthusiasts from Friday, and other parts of the UK will be subject to increased restrictions due to the coronavirus crisis.

Prepare to end your walk in darkness, warn experts, as UK prepares to put clocks back

Hillgoers need to prepare to end their day’s activities in darkness, as the end of British summer time looms.

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.

Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoor fan: here's our last-minute festive gift guide

In a quandary over what to buy your favourite outdoors enthusiast? Here are some last minute gift ideas...

Mountain man Kílian Jornet attempts new 24-hour challenge: running on the flat

Record-breaking mountain runner Kílian Jornet is planning a new challenge outside his comfort zone: running on the flat.

On test: 15 to 35 litre daysacks reviewed

We spent the past few months lugging loads across the hills to test 16 different rucksacks; here's how they fared.

Organisers postpone next year's 60-mile Fellsman challenge in Yorkshire Dales

Organisers of a long-distance challenge event in the Yorkshire Dales have announced it will not take place next year.

Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'

More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.

Northumberland rescuers remind hill-goers to take account of earlier nightfall

Rescuers in Northumberland reminded hill-goers to plan their outings to take account of shortening daylight hours as British summer time ends.

Blencathra walker seriously injured in fall from Sharp Edge

A man was seriously injured when he fell from Sharp Edge on Blencathra. He was ascending the ridge on Wednesday with his son on Wednesday when he s...