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Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe

A grand day out in fine mountain scenery takes in two munros and one munro top from this imposing Highland glen.

On test: brasher Tour GTX shoe

These comfortable low-level walking shoes were put to a high-level test and came out on top...

Police seek public's help after golden eagle found poisoned

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a golden eagle was poisoned on the west coast of Scotland.

Scent to find you – the search dogs that might save your life

We hit the hill with the dogs and handlers who go in search of lost and injured walkers on England's mountains.

Plenty of space for camping as tent team sets altitude record

Perhaps it’s something in the air, but the team at Scottish outdoor brand Vango went stratospheric with their latest jaunt: space camping.

Dog walkers and literary pilgrims among Pennine visitors, survey finds

Dog walkers mingled with literary pilgrims who had travelled half way round the globe at a windswept ruin high on the Pennine Way.

More than 2,000 teens will hit the hills for Ten Tors Challenge

More than 2,000 teenagers will take to the hills this weekend in a test of their mettle. The annual Ten Tors Challenge takes place on Saturday and ...

A chill wind blows Fellsman off course in eventful 50th challenge

Jez Bragg celebrated a tough victory in the 60-mile event, but on the dark hills of the Dales, many faced bigger challenges.

Farm boss admits poison offence after eagle body find

A farm manager has pleaded guilty to possessing a highly toxic pesticide that has been banned in the UK for 11 years.

30 years on, brasher's Hillmaster boot gets a 10-point facelift

The mark II version of brasher's Hillmaster will hit the shops in 2013, 30 years after the original went on sale.

Row erupts over plans to clean graffiti from top climbing rock

An ancient lump of volcanic rock that has the hardest traditional climbing route in Britain is at the centre of a row over plans to clean it of graffiti.

On test: Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell and Odin Guide Pant

Helly Hansen's top-of-the range Odin softshell jacket and trousers are put to the test on the hill...

Grid reference signs bid to help lost Snowdon walkers

A trial on Wales’s highest mountain to help disoriented walkers may lead to fewer calls for help. Small plaques bearing grid references have been...

£10k gift will mark life of mountain rescuer who died in climbing accident

The family and friends of a former mountain rescue team member who died in a climbing accident earlier this year have donated £10,000 to a fund to commemorate his life.

Rescuers put new qualifications into practice in waterfall incident

Nine members of a mountain rescue team put their new qualifications into practice when a 16-year-old boy fell at a Cumbrian beauty spot.

On test: Brasher Fellmaster GTX boot

A small step towards modernity with this new boot from a most traditional walking brand...

Kate urges gathering to 'keep Kinder torch aflame'

The new president of the Ramblers said the spirit of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers must be kept alive in the face of mounting challenges to the right to access the countryside.