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Climbers' North Face survey prompts rethink on Ben Nevis's origins

A two-week survey carried out by mountaineers on the UK’s highest mountain may lead geologists to revise their theories on its origins.

Review: Yorkshire's Three Peaks by Mike Appleton

Mike Appleton's book takes a leisurely literary stroll round the three fells more often tackled against the clock by thousands of walkers.

Rangers remind Lake District visitors: we have no poo fairies

Lake District rangers say the beauty of the area is being blighted by unthinking visitors leaving litter.

Win VIP tickets to Kendal Mountain Festival with Go Lakes lift-sharing scheme

If we said you could travel to the Lake District, Cumbria, make friends, cut costs and look after the area at the same time would you be interested.

Outdoor fans urged to help clean up Snowdonia at Envirotrek event

A mountain leader is urging outdoor fans to help clean up Snowdonia after the recent hot spell led to an extra influx of visitors and the inevitable increase in rubbish left behind.

RSPB welcomes Marks and Spencer stores' grouse sales suspension

One of the UK’s top retailers said it won’t stock red grouse in its stores this year. Marks & Spencer said it could not guarantee a responsible...

On test: lightweight waterproof jackets

We compare seven waterproof jackets more suited to the warmer months when you want to keep pack weight to a minimum.

On test: Keela Kintyre jacket

This Keela jacket is a budget priced all-rounder for those content to stick to low-level routes...

Runner Steve Birkinshaw on track to beat Wainwrights record tonight

Ultrarunner Steve Birkinshaw is on schedule to break the record late today for the fastest round of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District.

On test: X Socks Trekking Expedition Short socks

All walking socks are not created the same. This feature-packed, high-tech pair scores highly on comfort and ventilation...

Missing swimmer and three walkers in difficulty keep Keswick rescuers busy

A walker was rescued after being taken ill while walking on the slopes of Blencathra. The 18-year-old student was with a youth group yesterday in R...

New Gore-Tex Surround membrane on show in Meindl and Zamberlan shoes

Gore-Tex's new Surround membrane claims much better breathability for feet, while keeping the water out.

On test: outdoor t-shirts

Ten different t-shirts put to the test for your summer outings on the hill ...

Lowe Alpine reveals new additions to rucksack range

Lowe Alpine unveils new rucksacks in its range, including on-the-fly adjustable backs and augmented air-back packs.

Fourth walker with ankle injury prompts Patterdale team callout

Walkers with ankle injuries continued to keep a Lake District mountain rescue team busy over the past few days, as members turned out for the fourth such callout yesterday.