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On test: lightweight camping stoves reviewed
We fired up eight varied lightweight stoves to see how they compared on camp...
Rescuers' weather forecast plea after Lakeland campers awake to mist-covered fell
A Lake District rescue team pleaded with the public to plan ahead and check weather forecasts after it was called out five times over the weekend, including three in one day.
Dartmoor bosses urge extra vigilance as fire risk rises during hot spell
National park bosses are appealing to visitors to take extra care not to spark wildfires during the exceptionally prolonged warm weather.
Scotland's outdoor fans urged to take care to avoid starting wildfires
Scotland’s outdoor advisory body has warned parts of the countryside will continue to be vulnerable to wildfires this week.
Film-maker Terry Abraham resigns from Lakes charity over Thirlmere zipwire stance
Acclaimed film-maker and photographer Terry Abraham has resigned from a charity over the planned zipwires at Thirlmere.
Authority cash helps Yorkshire Dales farming pair set up Buckden campsite
A grant from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has helped a farming family set up a campsite on the route of a long-distance footpath.
Adventurer James Forrest claims nuttalls record with six-month summit-bagging walk
An adventurous walker is claiming a record for summiting all England and Wales’s mountains. James Forrest has ascended 446 peaks in six months, c...
National Trust for Scotland drops Glencoe trademark threat to Hilltrek firm
The National Trust for Scotland has admitted it was wrong to pursue a small outdoors gear manufacturer over the Glencoe trademark.
Lomond national park wins public access appeal against Drumlean Estate
A national park authority has won a legal appeal against an estate that blocked access to the area. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Aut...
Sprinkling Tarn camper rescued after breaking leg in night trip
A man was rescued from a Lake District fell after breaking his leg while wild camping. The 55-year-old was with his two sons at Sprinkling Tarn in ...
On test: MSR Elixir 1 tent reviewed
MSR describes its new Elixir 1 as the brand's 'most livable' one-person tent. So we lived in it to see... just for a few days...
On test: LifeSaver Liberty Bottle reviewed
Worried about what's in your water? This neat bottle will even filter out viruses when in the great outdoors...
Lomond national park camping restrictions come into force at lochside sites
Camping bylaws are now in force, bosses at the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park have warned.
The great big grough guide to Christmas gifts for your outdoor fan
We donned our headtorch and delved deep into Santa's cavern to find some top gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
Outdoors writer Phoebe Smith airs Lomond camping ban feature on BBC Radio 4
Outdoors writer Phoebe Smith will shortly take to the airwaves to examine the controversial wild camping ban in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park.
On test: Primus PrimeTech Stove Set reviewed
Just add gas: this nifty set provides all you need to get cooking on the trail. But how did it perform?...
Lomond national park boss: visitors 'react positively' to new camping bylaws
The boss of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park said visitors have responded positively to controversial camping bylaws introduced by the authority.
Controversial camping bylaws set to come into force in Lomond national park
A controversial camping permit scheme comes in to force in a Scottish national park this week. Anyone wanting to pitch their tent in certain areas ...