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Lost Lakeland walker found on Gale Fell after dogs join rescuers in search
A walker was rescued after getting lost on a Lakeland fell. The man, from Cleator, Cumbria, became disoriented while walking between Buttermere and...
John Muir Trust completes Blàbheinn footpath work on Skye
A footpath up a munro on the Isle of Skye has been restored using a grant and donations from supporters.
Howgills revealed as venue for Marmot Dark Mountains winter marathon
Organisers of a gruelling overnight winter mountain marathon have revealed it will be held in the Howgills early next year.
Nick Clegg confirms £5m boost will see Coast Path finished by 2020
The Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed plans to speed up the setting up of the coastal path around the whole of England.
Minister drops in on Fell Care Day as 18 rubber ducks removed from lake
Volunteer paddlers pulled 18 rubber ducks, along with watering cans and a tyre from a Cumbrian lake during a clean-up.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers raise cash to maintain paths they used
Workers who completed a challenge walk raised cash to help maintain the route they used. Staff from Cottages4you and Hoseasons successfully walked ...
Footpath repair work begins on Skye munro Blàbheinn
Work has begun on restoring a popular path on the Isle of Skye. Helicopter airlifts were used to take materials to the site on Blàbheinn, where a ...
Snowdon volunteers thanked for summer weekend work on mountain
A group of volunteers who spent summer weekends helping visitors to Wales’s highest mountain were thanked for their work.
Rohan supports Yorkshire Dales team help maintain Three Peaks paths
An outdoor brand is teaming up with a national park authority to help raise cash to maintain paths in its most popular area.
Teen group repairs Pen-y-ghent path then tackles sponsored walk
A group of teenagers helped repair a Yorkshire Dales hillside footpath – then tackled a sponsored walk up the fell to help future conservation work.
Coastguards stage sponsored walk as Norfolk strech of Coast Path opens
A new section of the England Coast Path opened today. Coastguards undertook a sponsored walk to celebrate new access rights along 41km (25 miles) o...
Santa's little help: our guide to Christmas stocking fillers for the outdoors fan
Looking for a gift for the outdoors enthusiast in your life? Look no further...
On test: three- to four-season walking boots
Is it possible to buy a pair of boots that will keep your feet happy all year round, even with a few winter ventures.
Footpath group praised as Kate Ashbrook urges members to register greens
A leading campaigner praised members of a 120-year-old footpath group which, she said, is the hammer of the North.
Steall path in Glen Nevis closed after landslip
A popular path in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain has been closed following a landslip. Heavy rain in the past few days has caused the c...
Lomond national park prepares for extension of ban on wild camping
A national park authority is to open consultations on plans that would restrict wild camping in many areas along the shores of lochs.
On test: walking poles
Walking poles can ease the strain when taking to the hills. We put seven models to the test...
Climber Andy Cave leads Peak celebrations to mark 10 years of access
Top climber Andy Cave led a walk on open access land to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the ‘right to roam’.