Wild camping on Dartmoor will continue after agreement reached with landowners

Dartmoor National Park Authority said people will continue to be able to wild camp in certain areas, after it reached an agreement with landowners’ representatives.

Michael Dewey: the man whose name graces a list of 426 hills

Michael Dewey, who lent his name to a list of 500m hills, died this year. Here, Myrddyn Phillips looks back on a friendship between the two hill sleut...

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.

Dartmoor national park bosses ban barbecues as fire risk rises during heatwave

National park bosses in Dartmoor have banned barbecues and open fires on common land in the area. The move is in response to the increased risk of ...

Moorland wildfire released emissions equivalent to small town's carbon footprint

Experts have revealed a moorland wildfire released emissions equivalent to the carbon footprint of a small town.

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.

Mountain Training organisation pitches new Camping Leader qualification

The organisation behind schemes such as the Mountain Leader has introduced a new Camping Leader qualification.

Outdoor and adventure bodies pledge to work to increase diversity

A group of eight outdoors and adventure bodies said they need to work to improve the diversity of people taking part in activities.

Three-year project aims to protect future of England's upland commons

A three-year £3m project to secure the future of upland commons has received a funding boost. The system of common land was enshrined in law in th...