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England Coast Path plans drawn up for Somerset and Dover's white cliffs

The White Cliffs of Dover and the less attractive prospect of the new Hinkley Point nuclear power station are included in plans for the latest extension of the England Coast Path.

Met Office: check updates as 80mph winds and minus 10 chill loom

Weather forecasters have issued updated warnings about the impending storm expected to hit southern Britain on Sunday night and into Monday morning.

Original Mountain Marathon boss Jen Longbottom to step down

The woman who has run one of the outdoor world’s toughest events for 30 years will oversee her final race this weekend.

On test: gloves

Winter's on its way; make sure your hands are kept warm with our look at gloves aimed at outdoor enthusiasts.

Comment: council takes wrong approach to Peak District rights of way

A local authority calls its Peak District rights of way work 'improvements'. An avid mountain biker begs to differ...

Snowdonia route closed after rock injures climber and crashes on to road

A main road through Snowdonia was closed today after a climber was seriously injured after dislodging a large rock which then crashed on to the carriageway below.

Police name John Hamer as walker who died in Skye Cuillin fall

Police have named the man who died 10 days ago on the Skye Cuillin range. The body of John Hamer, 66, of Hayton, near Brampton, Cumbria, was found ...

Border rescue team seeks walkers and runners for fundraising challenge

Mountain rescuers are challenging walkers and runners to take to the hills to help them raise much needed cash.

Victory for climbers' campaign as Peak bosses decide to keep Stanage

Peak District bosses have rejected plans to sell off one of the area’s most popular climbing crags.

Mountain rescuer injured in high winds during 'avoidable' Grisedale callout

A mountain rescue team member was injured after being blown over by high winds during the rescue of a group of teenagers in the Lake District.

Experts say 'winterise' your kit as clocks go back at weekend

The weekend sees the coincidence of half-term school holidays in many areas, and the end of British Summer Time across the UK.

Hypothermic walkers airlifted from Cheviots after getting lost in dark

Five walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on the Pennine Way and suffering early symptoms of hypothermia.

Rescuers plea to walkers to gear up after 18 get lost on Bleaklow

Mountain rescuers pleaded with walkers to go properly equipped after a group of 18 people got into difficulties on the Peak District’s second-highest hill.

Pen-y-ghent from Foxup

For anyone fancying a longer walk up Pen-y-ghent, this 10-mile stroll from the end of Littondale provides a different approach to one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks.

Review: Alan Hinkes, 8000 Metres – Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains

Briton's only summiteer of all the world's 8,000m peaks has a long-awaited account of his 18-year-quest, complete with a wealth his own photographs.

Walker Brian Couzins completes seven-year Peak District marathon

A determined rambler braved swarms of bees and animal traps to walk into the record books and complete an epic seven-year journey in the Peak District.