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Lakeland paths and tracks to close for rally cars

Walkers and mountain bikers are being warned to avoid some of the Lake District’s forests when the customary peace of the area will be broken by the sound of more than 100 rally cars speeding along tracks.

Walkers set fire to map to guide rescue helicopter

A pair of walkers set fire to their map to attract attention from a police helicopter searching for them.

Mountain rescuer urges walkers to go properly equipped to enjoy winter hills

A mountain rescue expert urged the public to enjoy the south Wales hills while they are in winter conditions.

Wainwright fans hand over Pennine Journey route to new club

Aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright have passed on responsibility for a route following his first long-distance walk to a new group.

Military jamming exercises will affect walkers' GPS signals

The Government’s official communications watchdog is warning outdoor enthusiasts their GPS units may be affected by upcoming jamming exercises.

British mountain ultrarunner crowned top international athlete

A top British ultrarunner has been crowned athlete of the year by an international body. Lizzy Hawker was voted the top woman in the competition ru...

New Petzl headtorch first to feature reactive lighting

Automatically adjusting light beams will feature on Petzl's new NAO headtorch...

Sprayway Scorpion mountain waterproof jacket

How does Sprayway's top end mountain jacket measure up? We put it to the test on the hills....

Police: 'complacent' hillwalker in blizzard put others' lives at risk

A senior police officer said today anyone going ill equipped on to the Scottish hills is playing with people’s lives.

Rescuer's knowledge puts teams on right track after wrong mobile fix

A couple were tracked down after a rescuer’s local knowledge located them miles from where their mobile phone told them they were.

Scotland's wild lands mapped in pioneering project

Scotland’s wild land has been mapped in a pioneering project aimed at protecting some of the nation’s most spectacular landscapes.

Sprayway offers waterproofing for walkers on a budget

Walkers on a tight budget looking for waterproof protection can gear up from head to foot for £200...

Free booklet offers guidance to novice hillwalkers

Walkers raising their sights and thinking of heading for the hills have a new guide, produced by experts.

Adventurers sought for second mountain rescue team challenge

A mountain rescue team has thrown down the gauntlet to adventurous outdoors fans who fancy finding their way round a forest on foot and on a bike.

Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms

This latest edition of the guidebook to the Cairngorms' winter climbing routes details more than 500 routes.

Runners tackle Peak District's three highest hills for mountain rescuers

Hardy fellrunners took to the Peak District hills to help raise cash for a mountain rescue team. The inaugural Trigger event was run in cold clear ...