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On test: trail-walking shoes reviewed

Eight pairs of walking shoes, suitable for use on the UK's trails, evaluated over extensive testing...

Ross Maloney joins the Ramblers as new chief executive

Campaigning charity the Ramblers has appointed Ross Maloney as its new chief executive. Mr Maloney joins the walkers’ organisation from the Scout...

Last-minute Christmas gifts guide: stocking fillers for the outdoor enthusiast

Christmas is fast approaching and we've been out trying some great items to help you choose festive gifts for the outdoors enthusiast in your life.

Precariously placed sheep provides Sunday practice for Lakeland rescuers

An adventurous sheep trapped in a Lakeland ravine provided some useful practice for rescuers. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was asked by a farmer...

Mountain rescuers join paramedics to aid injured man in north Wales ravine

Mountain rescuers joined paramedics and a helicopter crew to reach an injured man in a remote ravine in north Wales.

Appeal launched to raise cash to rebuild Loch Leven bird hide after blaze

An online appeal has launched to raise cash to replace a popular bird hide destroyed by fire. The Mill Hide stood on the shore of the Loch Leven Na...

Lakeland campers rescued after getting lost in cloud on Grisedale Pike descent

Two campers were rescued after getting into difficulties on a Lake District mountain. The couple spent the night close to the summit of Grisedale P...

On test: trail and approach shoes reviewed

We've been hitting the trails to put 13 pairs of walking shoes to the test; but which were best?...

Dragon's Back Race extension will make toughest race tougher next year

An endurance event that claims to be the world’s toughest mountain race is set to get tougher. The Dragon’s Back Race will be extended next yea...

Ramblers unveil beginners' navigation videos to help walkers get into the outdoors

How confident are you that you can find your way when you head out for a walk? Walking charity the Ramblers said a fifth of people they surveyed sa...

North Wales rescuer uses local knowledge to reach injured runner during Storm Franklin

A rescuer and farmer used his local knowledge to quickly reach an injured fellrunner in the hills above Abergynolwyn in north Wales during Storm Franklin.

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Network Rail accused of high-handed act in locking Ben Alder walkers' crossing

A walkers’ charity has accused a rail authority of acting in a high-handed manner after it padlocked a level crossing used by walkers to reach popular hills in the Highlands.

Right to roam campaigners plan mass trespass on Brighton Downs

Campaigners are planning what they are calling a peaceful mass trespass on the Brighton Downs to press for better access to the countryside.

Dave Morris and Mikayla Parton honoured in Fort William fesitval awards

A long-time campaigner for outdoors rights has been recognised for his work. Former Ramblers Scotland director Dave Morris has received the Scottis...

Coniston rescuers celebrate as prize draw leaves them tyred

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Campaigners lose legal challenge to Lake District off-roading decision

Campaigners have lost a legal challenge to the way Lake District bosses decided not to impose restrictions on two unsurfaced roads in the national park.

North-East rescuers called out twice to aid injured Kielder mountain bikers

Rescuers in the North-East of England were called out on two successive days to help seriously injured mountain bikers.

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