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On test: three- to four-season walking boots reviewed

Designing a boot that can be used throughout the year in all but the most severe winter conditions isn’t easy; we tested six pairs to see if they fulfilled the task.

Pressure grows on rail bosses to reopen Dalwhinnie crossing as MSPs join campaign

Pressure is growing on railway bosses to reopen a crossing used by outdoor enthusiasts to access Highland mountains and lochs.

South Pennines Park inspires movement for Muslim women to explore great outdoors

A woman who was inspired to discover the great outdoors by the moorland around her home town is encouraging fellow women from the Muslim community to enjoy the countryside.

Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date

Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.

National trail diversion takes Cleveland Way walkers past historic Mount Grace shrine

Walkers on the Cleveland Way will be able to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims after the national trail was diverted to take in a historic chapel.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak backs bid for Coast to Coast Walk's national trail status

A scheme to gain national-trail status for Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk has received the backing of a top politician.

Sabrina Verjee runs Wainwrights round in less than six days to set new record

Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has set a new record for completing all 214 Wainwright fells. She arrived back at her starting point in Great Lang...

Runner Damian Hall sets new record for Coast to Coast route

Endurance runner Damian Hall has added another record to his tally. The athlete arrived at Robin Hood’s Bay on Wednesday evening after completing...

Following in Wainwright's footsteps, only faster: Brian Melia runs a record Pennine Journey

Prompted by a suggestion from his wife, Brian Melia set out on quest to complete A Pennine Journey; 88 hours later he finished the 247-mile course and set a new record.

Illegal raptor killings at all-time high, with North Yorkshire top of table of shame

North Yorkshire has again topped the league table of shame for raptor persecution – the seventh year in a row.

Dartmoor campaigner urges outdoor fans to resist plans to restrict wild camping

A veteran campaigner is urging people to join him in resisting proposals to restrict wild camping on Dartmoor.

Say hello to the South Pennines – a 'self-appointed' park

The South Pennines missed out when national parks were created; now, 70 years later, a 'self appointed' alternative park has come into being.

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Network Rail accused of high-handed act in locking Ben Alder walkers' crossing

A walkers’ charity has accused a rail authority of acting in a high-handed manner after it padlocked a level crossing used by walkers to reach popular hills in the Highlands.

On test: 30-45 litre rucksacks reviewed

Eight packs with different designs and a variety of sizes put to the test to help you decide which is best for you.

Northumberland rescuers deal with three callouts in 24 hours

Rescuers in Northumberland were called into action three times in 24 hours. Volunteers from Northumberland Mountain Park Rescue Team and North of T...

On test: Keen Ridge Flex Waterproof Hiking Boots reviewed

Keen's lightweight walking boots incorporate innovative rubber flex sections the brand claims will cut the energy expended on your walk.

Charity unveils new list for peakbaggers: the Ethels

Peakbaggers have a new reason to pull on their boots and get walking. A charity has come up with a new set of hills to tick off, appropriately in t...