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Five miles to go as Pavel Paloncy heads for record victory in The Spine

Czech ultrarunner Pavel Paloncy is just a few miles from victory in one of Britain’s most gruelling races.

Bothies charity adds Dryfehead and Dubs Hut shelters to its list

A charity’s volunteers have spent two years renovating a near derelict shepherd’s cottage to provide a shelter for walkers.

Rescuers, doctors and heritage powerhouse in New Year Honours

Two mountain rescue team members received awards in the New Year Honours. Arthur Littlefair, of Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team in Cumbria was ...

On test: insulated jackets

As winter takes hold, you need gear that will keep you warm on the hill. We look at nine jackets and see how they perform...

Yorkshire Dales corporate walkers help fund tree-planting scheme

Corporate visitors to the Yorkshire Dales are helping put something back during their team-building exercises in the national park.

Ogwen Valley rescuers aid injured walker and cragfast scrambler

A busy weekend for a Snowdonia mountain rescue team was capped by two rescues, of an injured walker and a man stuck on a scrambling route.

Call police if landowners get aggressive, walkers and climbers told

Walkers and climbers should ring the police if they are confronted by aggressive landowners, two representative groups said.

Keen wants outdoor fans to nominate schemes for cash grants

An outdoors brand is offering cash for projects and wants enthusiasts to put forward nominations for grants.

Snowdonia rescuers warn of loose rocks after recent injuries

Mountain rescuers in Snowdonia have warned about the dangers of loose rocks, following incidents in the area involving large boulders coming away and injuring walkers and climbers.

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...

Campaigner says new law won't allow landowners to bar walkers

A leading campaigner on access and rights of way has described press reports of impending challenges to rights of way as misleading and muddled.

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...

New chair of Government outdoors body Natural England 'blocked footpath'

The man charged with promoting access to the countryside in England stands accused of unblocking a right of way on his farm only being grilled by MPs about footpaths on his land.

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.

On test: winter waterproof jackets

As winter takes hold, you need a good, reliable waterproof. We put six jackets to the test to see how well they will keep you dry...

Praise for rescuers from husband of woman airlifted after Buttermere fall

The husband of a woman who was airlifted from a Lake District path after suffering suspected spinal injuries has praised rescuers who came to her aid.