Welcome as Britain's newest national park is born

Britain’s family of national parks gained a new member today with the long-awaited birth of the South Downs national park.

Julia issues charity challenge to walkers

Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury is urging walkers to take up a challenge to support children at risk.

Forest high ropes course set for Nevis Range

Visitors to a winter-activity centre in the Highlands will be able to reach new heights this summer. The Nevis Range resort on Aonach Mòr is a maj...

Macbeth takes Friends' peaks project to century

Macbeth and his lady wife have notched up a milestone for a major outdoors project. In this case it’s walker Kevin Macbeth and his spouse Barbara...

What future for the outdoor world, post election?

With a general election just round the corner, where will the world of outdoor activities stand after the poll?.

Snow blanket is good news for rare mountain species

While much of the country has moaned as it struggled to cope under Britain’s thickest and most prolonged blanket of snow for many years, climbers and walkers have been able to take advantage of the rare winter conditions on many of our hills and mountains.

Mountaineers wanted for coolest job on earth

Wanted: unflappable expert mountaineers who are practical and organised. Reward: up to 18 months in a working environment that may reach -60C and b...

Nevis climber injured in avalanche

A climber has been injured in an avalanche on Britain’s highest mountain. Police are co-ordinating the rescue of a man who was caught in a fall o...

Pass the baton and ditch the bobble hat: Ramblers reach 75

As the Ramblers face up to the realities of modern life, we take a look back at the organisation's past as it celebrates 75 years of campaigning.