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On test: Teva Riva Peak Mid eVent boot
Teva updates its top-of-the-range boot to offer good value for a leather model...
Littlebeck boardwalk eases the way for Wainwright Coast to Coast walkers
Walkers nearing the end of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk will be able to keep their boots a little drier thanks to work improving the route.
Six mountain rescuers will tackle London Marathon to raise funds
Six volunteer mountain rescuers will pound the streets of the capital in an effort to raise £10,000.
Peak District pioneer ranger Ken Drabble dies aged 79
A Peak District outdoors pioneer who helped set up mountain rescue in the national park has died. Ken Drabble, the park’s retired chief ranger, p...
Mike France pledges to 'control destiny' as new head of mountain rescuers
The man who has been in charge of fundraising for volunteer mountain rescuers in England and Wales will take over as head of the organisation.
Air ambulance crews use donated bubble-wrap to save casualties' lives
Stricken walkers and climbers airlifted from hills will be well protected thanks to a new technique adopted by air ambulance crews.
North York Moors footpath work eases walkers' access to Hole of Horcum
Walkers accessing one of Yorkshire’s natural wonders will find the going a little easier after work by the North York Moors National Park Authority.
Peak District walker airlifted from moor after breaking leg
A walker was airlifted from remote Peak District moorland after he broke his leg. The man, in his 50s, fell awkwardly while crossing the stream in ...
Met Office: check updates as 80mph winds and minus 10 chill loom
Weather forecasters have issued updated warnings about the impending storm expected to hit southern Britain on Sunday night and into Monday morning.
Fellrunners rescued from Peak District moor in wind and driving rain
A group of fellrunners was rescued after getting into difficulties on a windswept Peak District moor.
National parks join Air Wick with essence of countryside in a bottle
Outdoors enthusiasts are being offered the chance to savour the essence of the UK’s national parks in a bottle.
North York Moors national park stalwart Derek Statham dies, aged 76
A former national park officer who was instrumental in shaping today’s North York Moors has died. Derek Statham, who held the post for 20 years, ...
Bleaklow and Kinder venue for Marmot Dark Mountains night marathon
Organisers of a night-time mountain marathon have chosen some of the most challenging navigational terrain for runners.
The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year
'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...
Hill sleuth unveils new English peakbaggers' ticklist: the Fours
A hillwalking fan and amateur surveyor is handing outdoor fans an early Christmas present: an online guide to a new set of peaks to tick off.
Peak District bosses order end to quarrying at Longstone Edge site
National park bosses have made an order stopping quarrying at a site surrounded by controversy. Members of the Peak District National Park Authorit...
New hill and mountain skills courses for walkers will launch next year
Walkers wanting to improve their outdoor skills will be able to choose from two new courses next year.
Fix the Fells repair for Yewbarrow path thanks to £7,000 Friends grant
A badly eroded path up a prominent Lakeland fell has been repaired thanks to a grant from a conservation charity.