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Berghaus is first British outdoor brand to adopt bluesign eco-mark
Top brand Berghaus scores a first as it adopts the bluesign system for some of its clothing...
Cumbria tells artist Oscar Santillan: give us back the top of Scafell Pike
Cumbrians are demanding the return of a crucial piece of England’s highest mountain, which an artist has admitted taking.
Campaigners fight Lowther's second attempt for White Moss development
Campaigners are objecting to a second attempt by a Cumbrian landowner to build a visitor centre on a Lake District common.
Pair plan to take boats to nine highest peaks on charity cross-Scotland route
Two outdoor enthusiasts plan to cross Scotland and summit its nine highest peaks, while lugging boats with them on the journey.
Into the hot seat: new boss Gordon Watson's vision for the Lomond national park
Gordon Watson has taken over at the head of the Loch Lomond authority at a time when it is mired in controversy over plans to ban wild camping.
War of words breaks out as deadline looms for Lomond camping-ban views
A war of words has broken out between a national park boss and outdoor commentators over plans to extend camping bans along the shores of several lochs.
Santa's little help: our guide to Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoors fan
Looking for a gift for the outdoors enthusiast in your life? Look no further...
Groups oppose Lowther Estate's 'money making' Lake District hub plans
A row is brewing over plans by the brother of the Earl of Lonsdale to create a ‘welcome hub’ on common land in the Lake District.
Lomond national park prepares for extension of ban on wild camping
A national park authority is to open consultations on plans that would restrict wild camping in many areas along the shores of lochs.
Loch Lomond bosses push for camping ban ahead of national park board meeting
National park bosses are recommending the approval of controversial plans to extend the ban on camping along loch shores.
Plans revealed for latest Kent section of England Coast Path
The Government’s body on the outdoors has published plans for the latest section of the England Coast Path.
On test: headtorches
A headtorch is an essential piece of kit for anyone heading for the hills. We put nine different models to the test...
Campaigners accuse Government of backtracking on national park fracking ban
Environmental campaigners have accused the coalition Government of backtracking on a commitment to ban fracking in national parks in England and Wales.
Air ambulance blood scheme could save stricken walkers' lives
A scheme developed during the Afghanistan conflict could save the lives of injured walkers and climbers in the North of England.
The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014
Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...
Mountaineers tell Nicola Sturgeon: stop windfarms on wild lands
Mountaineers have called on Scotland’s new First Minister to show some leadership and reject two windfarm proposals in Sutherland.
On test: Berghaus Light Trek Hydroshell Jacket
Will Berghaus's new Hydroshell membrane convince the outdoor world there's more to waterproofing than Gore-Tex?.
On test: walking poles
Walking poles can ease the strain when taking to the hills. We put seven models to the test...