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Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner
A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.
Dales police appeal for information after brutal killing of hen harrier chicks
Police in the Yorkshire Dales said four hen harrier chicks were deliberately killed in their nest earlier this year.
Kendal Mountain Festival provides £4.5m boost to town, with 25,000 ticket sales
Kendal Mountain Festival continues to grow in popularity, with more than 25,000 tickets sold for the recent events in the Cumbrian town.
Experts remind hillgoers to prepare for earlier nightfall as clocks go back
Mountain experts are reminding hillgoers to pack a torch as British Summer Time ends. After the clocks go back on Sunday, darkness will fall an hou...
Lake District teams launch autumn safety campaign to reduce rescue callout numbers
Volunteers from the Lake District’s mountain rescue teams gathered to kick-start a safety campaign to reduce the number of callouts.
On test: Danner Trail 2650 Campo GTX shoes reviewed
Danner's trail shoes feel as light as running shoes but are ideal for trail walking...
Runner Damian Hall hits Pennine Way with eye on John Kelly record
The battle for the record for running the Pennine Way has resumed, with Damian Hall hoofing it south along the country’s oldest national trail.
Lakeland mountain rescuers' drone exercise ends in unexpected incident
An exercise by mountain rescuers using a drone to search for a casualty had an unexpected ending, demonstrating technology has its limitations.
To sunny Birmingham, for an indoor look at the wide world of the great outoors
An outdoors show is reborn, in the shape of the National Outdoor Expo; we headed indoors to get a flavour of what's on offer in the great outdoors.
Three mountain rescuers appointed MBEs in New Year Honours
Three volunteer mountain rescuers have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Tony Hood, Alistair Hume and Nick Owen were all appointed MBEs for ...
Presents in mind? Here’s the grough guide to outdoor festive stocking fillers
Looking to treat your favourite outdoors enthusiast for Christmas? Here are a few ideas...
Wainwright Society members celebrate 20th anniversary with ascent of Dove Crag
Members of the Wainwright Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with an ascent of the first Lakeland fell described by the late author whose works they promote.
On test: lightweight walking boots reviewed
The return of more typical UK weather after an unprecedented dry spell enabled us to complete our evaluation of 11 pairs of lightweight boots in the British countryside and hills.
Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard gives away his company: 'Earth is now our shareholder'
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, the climber turned reluctant businessman, has given his company to a trust and a collective that will use profits for projects to tackle the climate emergency.
On test: Rab Cirrus Hut Slipper reviewed
Warmth and comfort for your feet after a hard day's walking on the hills...
Outdoor firms Terra Nova and Lyon Equipment hand ownership to workers
Two major outdoors companies have transferred their ownership to their workers. Terra Nova Equipment and Lyon Equipment have both formed employee o...
Missing Sutherland walker Finn Creaney's wife appeals for sightings of him
The wife of missing walker Finn Creaney has appealed to anyone who may have seen her husband to get in touch with police.
On test: Rab Infinity Microlight Jacket reviewed
Wind and cool temperatures provided ideal testing conditions for this insulated jacket, which combines hydrophobic down with Gore-Tex windstoppinng fabric.