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Avon rescuers' high-tech vehicle enters service after fundraising effort
A rescue team’s new high-tech vehicle has gone into service after a major fundraising effort. Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue’s incident cont...
National trail apps bring Bram Stoker's Dracula to life for Whitby walkers
Visitors on a national trail will be able to experience gothic horror as they walk in the footsteps of a famous Victorian author.
Derbyshire County Council is 'shooting itself in foot' over path team cuts plan
Britain’s oldest national conservation body has accused a council of shooting itself in the foot by cutting back on paths budget.
TV presenter Chris Packham backs new Rewilding Britain group
Television presenter and wildlife expert Chris Packham has thrown his weight behind a new campaign group that wants to see lynx, bison, beavers and even wolves reintroduced into Britain.
Mountaineers: politicians apathetic when it comes to protecting Scots wild land
Political leaders have demonstrated their apathy when it comes to protecting Scotland’s wild land, mountaineers said.
Tryfan walker clinging to Adam and Eve among nine ill prepared rescued walkers
Poorly equipped and ill prepared walkers kept mountain rescuers busy over the weekend in Snowdonia. One woman had to be rescued from Tryfan in high...
Rescuer describes severe conditions as he joins The Spine frontrunner
A mountain rescue team member has described the horrendous conditions as he accompanied the frontrunner in Britain’s most brutal race.
Peak District will get new name in March – for Chinese visitors
Tourism bosses have announced that a national park is to be renamed. But the new name for the Peak District will only apply in China, where some Br...
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...
Pendle Hill, home of witches, among 13 sites given share of £31m lottery pot
A Lancashire hill shrouded in bewitching history is among 13 landscapes to benefit from lottery grants announced on Halloween.
On test: hydration systems
Keeping up your fluid intake while undertaking outdoor activities is vital. We compared different systems designed to help you stay hydrated...
Mini-test: lightweight camping stoves
These four stoves won't take up much room in your rucksack on that backpacking trip, but which suits your needs?.
Asolo's new Magix approach shoe is aimed at summer trekkers
A new European-made offering from the Italian brand is ideal for summer and Alpine trekkers...
New film set to raise profile of volunteer mountain rescuers
Mountain rescuers are set to raise their profile with the release of a film showing the work of volunteer team members.
Ordnance Survey increases sales of paper maps after decade of decline
Sales of conventional paper maps produced by Britain’s official mapping agency increased last year, bucking the trend in the past decade which saw people opting for digital versions.
Air ambulance blood scheme could save stricken walkers' lives
A scheme developed during the Afghanistan conflict could save the lives of injured walkers and climbers in the North of England.
The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014
Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...
British Mountaineering Council pledges: we'll do more for hillwalkers
Many of the BMC's hillwalking members have complained it doesn't represent them well. It's determined to change that...