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Dales helper David Preston is Julia Bradbury's choice in volunteer 'Oscars'

A hardworking volunteer renowned for getting ‘stuck in’ is the first winner of the inaugural ‘Oscars’ for the UK’s national parks.

On test: Helly Hansen Odin Rapide Softshell

We push this shower-repellent ultra breathable softshell beyond its limits to see how much rain it can take.

New coalition urges Government action on English common land

A coalition of diverse activists ranging from the head of the British Mountaineering Council to a National Farmers’ Union representative is urging the Government to put into action a law passed six years ago to record common land.

Blue plaque unveiled at home of Kinder Trespass leader Benny Rothman

One of the pioneers of access to Britain’s uplands has had a blue plaque unveiled in his memory. Benny Rothman, a Manchester Communist, led the K...

BioLite CampStove picks up outdoor writers' award for innovation

Outdoor writers and photographers have awarded their annual innovation award to a stove which uses twigs and pine cones as fuel to cook backpackers’ meals, while at the same time recharging electronic devices.

Deadline approaches for Wales right-to-roam consultation

Wales’s official outdoors body said the deadline for representations on open access land is approaching.

Campaigners tell Government: set 40mph limit on roads across commons

Campaigners have told the coalition Government there should be a maximum speed limit of 40mph on all unfenced roads crossing common land.

Wainwright's signature will adorn Coast to Coast route as waymarking approved

A long-distance route tackled by thousands of walkers every year will be officially waymarked after authorities approved the move.

Pennine festival includes 47-mile cultural moorland walk

Outdoor fans looking for a challenge will be able to join a three-day walk along the Pennines on a route celebrating the Cultural Olympiad.

New section of Yorkshire Three Peaks path now open

A new section of a challenge route has been opened, with the promise of keeping walkers’ feet drier.

Pack a torch, say rescuers after Bleaklow walkers get lost in dark

A mountain rescue team pleaded with walkers to remember to carry torches after a group of eight had to call for help from the Peak District’s second-highest hill.

Friends speak of Benny Rothman, 'ultra hero' at blue plaque unveiling

Guests at the unveiling of a blue plaque to the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass leader Benny Rothman paid tributes to the man viewed by many as a prime mover in the fight for public access to Britain’s uplands.

New Mountain Training courses will teach hill safety to Joe Public

The people who have trained Mountain Leaders for the past 48 years have a new mission: to educate the Great British public how to stay safer on the UK's hills.

Grizedale Forest will close to walkers for one day to allow rally event

Walkers and cyclists will be excluded from a popular area of a national park for one day in December.

Minister's concern after Wanlockhead walker finds shot eagle 'close to death'

Scotland’s environment minister has condemned the shooting of a golden eagle which has left the bird close to death.

Two walkers rescued after getting stuck in gully on Grasmoor

Two men were rescued from a Lake District mountain after getting stuck on steep ground. The walkers, from Hull, called for help after getting cragf...