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Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

Christmas is fast approaching and we've been out trying some great items to help you choose festive gifts for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.

Mountain biker receives free Pennine Bridleway map after braving rain

Staff handing out copies of a new map on the slopes of Ingleborough began to question their choice of day to launch the promotion as rain lashed the fell.

Two fatal incidents among 12 callouts in nine days for Wasdale rescuers

Rescuers from the Wasdale team have been called out to 12 incidents on England’s two highest mountains in the first nine days of October.

How to call for help: Scottish rescuers issue guide to hill-goers

Rescuers north of the border have issued advice to hillwalkers and climbers on how to call for help if they get into difficulties.

Surveying sleuth Myrddyn Phillips adds a new marilyn to hill-baggers' list

Hill baggers with an eye on prominence will need to add a Welsh summit to their wish list with the discovery of a new marilyn.

New Ramblers Scotland map reveals miles of 'hidden' walkers' paths

Volunteers have discovered almost 450 previously unmapped paths as part of a Ramblers Scotland project.

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.

Review: Walking the Wainwrights, by Graham Uney

Graham Uney's book is a useful and information-packed guide to ticking off the Wainwright fells in 64 different day walks.

Ordnance Survey reveals 70 per cent of young people rate their own map skills

Most young people are confident they can read maps, according to research commissioned by Ordnance Survey.

Mapping data shows more people walking, for longer distances, this summer

Data collected by Britain’s national mapping agency showed people using its app were walking longer distances and in greater numbers over the summer.

Climate change puts Scotland's coastal wild camps at risk, say researchers

Some of Scotland’s best coastal wild camping areas could disappear because of increased coastal erosion, research suggests.

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.

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.

On test: midlayer tops reviewed

We put half a dozen midlayers to the test to evaluate their comfort and performance on the hill...

Highland rescuers remind hillwalkers: map and compass not 'optional extras'

Rescuers in the Highlands reminded walkers that a map and compass are not optional extras for those heading for the hills.

Wainwright fans reprint Yorkshire Dales guidebook Walks in Limestone Country

Aficionados of the late author Alfred Wainwright have republished one of his out-of-print works. The Wainwright Society has reprinted the second ed...