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Waterproofing brand Nikwax picks up Queen's Award for sustainability

Nikwax, the waterproofing brand, has received a top award for its ecological business practices...

Police helicopter pictures help rescuers find couple and dog on Tryfan

Mountain rescuers used photographs taken from a police helicopter to pinpoint the position of a couple and their dog stuck on crags on a Snowdonia mountain.

Joint winners Adam Perry and Kim Collison share the Fellsman spoils

One of the country’s toughest ultrarunning events finished in a tie for the first time in many years.

Campaigning Kate Ashbrook marks 30 years with Open Spaces Society

A tireless campaigner for walkers’ rights today celebrated 30 years with Britain’s oldest national conservation body.

On test: large day rucksacks

Nine packs compared, big enough for an overnight camp or packing that extra winter gear...

Visitors return to Loch Lomond as camping ban leads to drop in problems

The owner of a pub on the shore of Loch Lomond said visitors are returning to the area for the first time in 30 years after a wild-camping ban was introduced to curtail antisocial behaviour.

Body found on Great Gable after major search for missing walker

A man’s body has been found on the slopes of Great Gable after a major search for a missing walker.

Vango tent company taken over by directors in management buyout

The company behind Vango, one of the best known tent brands, has changed hands in a management buyout.

Review: The West Yorkshire Moors by Christopher Goddard

A hand-drawn guidebook for walkers heading for the open access areas of the South Pennines claims to be 'more detailed than Wainwright'.

Police award for 'Kendal Eddie', veteran of 1,000 mountain rescues

A veteran of a thousand mountain rescue callouts received a police award in recognition of his service to the community.

On test: baselayers

We've tested 17 different baselayers to see how they perform: tops, shorts and leggings...

Three Peaks Race offers £1,000 bonus to runners breaking 18-year record

A £500 bounty is on offer for a fellrunner who can beat an 18-year-old race record on its diamond jubilee event.

Ordnance Survey denies report of end of paper maps for Great Britain

Britain’s national mapping agency said claims in a newspaper report that it was to end routine production of paper maps across the whole of Great Britain are untrue.

North Wales slate quarry climbers warned after bolt failure

Climbers are being warned that bolts in north Wales quarries could be dangerous and likely to fail. The British Mountaineering Council said a surve...

Terry Abraham's Life of a Mountain will premiere at Rheged in May

A film chronicling a year in the life of England’s highest peak will have its premiere this year. Film-maker Terry Abraham’s labour of love inv...

Bosses join walk to mark anniversary of the 'Billy Butlin of outdoor holidays'

A group of walkers will set out today to mark the anniversary of the birth of a pioneer of outdoor holidays.

Changes afoot as Mountain Training launches novices' hillwalking courses

New enthusiasts will be offered skills courses in walking the hills from next month, and a new leadership award for lowland countryside will be launched.

Dr Liz Auty will look after Schiehallion, home of the contour line

A munro which is the spiritual home of the contour line has a new land manager. Dr Liz Auty has taken up the post looking after the east side of Sc...