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New Thames coast path stretch enables sea-to-source walkers' route

Walkers can now traverse the full length of the River Thames, after the opening of a new stretch of the England Coast Path.

Yorkshire GPs provide rescuers with cash boost as thanks for vaccine efforts

Volunteer rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales have received a cash boost as thanks for their help in the Covid-19 vaccination effort.

Incident with walker cragfast on Cadair Idris 'could have ended very badly'

Rescuers said an incident in which a walker became stuck on steep ground on a Snowdonia mountain could have ended very badly.

Ed Jackson, the 'lucky' quadriplegic who discovered alpine mountaineering

Four years ago, Ed Jackson's rugby career ended with an ill judged dive into a swimming pool and a broken spine; here's how he came to be on two alpine summits with top climber Leo Houlding.

Ramblers encourage people to continue walking in winter for health and wellbeing

The Ramblers are encouraging people to continue walking through the winter months. Heading out for a walk benefits health and wellbeing, even when ...

Thousands return to Kendal Mountan Festival after in-person event resumes

More than 20,000 people made their way to Kendal to take part in the return of the town’s mountain festival after a hiatus last year when the event was held online.

Sheepdog Sam rescued after spending two days in disused Lake District mine

A missing dog was successfully rescued from a disused Lake District mine after spending two days underground.

Ramblers Scotland appeals for legal costs help in Ardnamurchan access fight

Ramblers Scotland is appealing to the public to help fund a legal battle over access at a Highland estate.

Mountain biker receives free Pennine Bridleway map after braving rain

Staff handing out copies of a new map on the slopes of Ingleborough began to question their choice of day to launch the promotion as rain lashed the fell.

Lakeland walker dies after collapsing on Ullock Pike

A walker has died after collapsing on a Lake District fell. The man was with his wife and their son on Ullock Pike on New Year’s Eve when the inc...

Happy Christmas from the grough team!

The team at grough wish you a very happy Christmas. We hope you have a great festive season and that Santa brings you all the outdoors goodies you ...

Quadriplegic climber Ed Jackson plans ascents of 12 Peaks of Christmas

A quadriplegic adventurer will set out at the weekend on a quest to reach the summits of 12 British mountains.

Publisher pays tribute after death of guidebook writer Kev Reynolds

Publisher Cicerone has paid tribute to one of its top writers, Kev Reynolds, who has died aged 78. Mr Reynolds established himself as an expert on ...

Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

Christmas is fast approaching and we've been out trying some great items to help you choose festive gifts for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.

Cumbria rescuers called out 30 times over weekend as Storm Arwen lashes county

Mountain rescuers in Cumbria were called out 30 times over the weekend as Storm Arwen lashed the area.

Interview: Nims Purja, the 'unknown' mountaineer who smashed the 8,000m peaks record

He's the Nepalese man who hadn't set foot on a mountain until nine years ago; then he set his eyes on possibly the toughest high-altitude record .

Mapping data shows more people walking, for longer distances, this summer

Data collected by Britain’s national mapping agency showed people using its app were walking longer distances and in greater numbers over the summer.

On test: three- to four-season walking boots reviewed

Designing a boot that can be used throughout the year in all but the most severe winter conditions isn’t easy; we tested six pairs to see if they fulfilled the task.