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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...

Ramblers welcome decision to scrap cut-off date for recording 'lost' paths

Campaigning charity the Ramblers has welcomed news the government has scrapped plans for a cut-off date for recording ‘lost’ historic paths in England.

On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

We've been out on the hills to see how eight different waterproof jackets perform in the wind, rain and snow.

Mountain rescuer Keith Hill to head to Beijing for Olympic ski patrol duties

A volunteer with a Cumbrian mountain rescue team will this month head out to China to help with safety at the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Quadriplegic Ed Jackson completes challenge to carry Christmas tree to 12 summits

A quadriplegic adventurer has completed his challenge to lug a Christmas tree to the top of 12 British mountains to raise cash for charity.

Publisher pays tribute after death of guidebook writer Kev Reynolds

Publisher Cicerone has paid tribute to one of its top writers, Kev Reynolds, who has died aged 78. Mr Reynolds established himself as an expert on ...

Scots mountain experts launch campaign to provide free reliable winter advice

Mountain experts in Scotland have launched a campaign to provide reliable information to outdoor enthusiasts heading for the hills.

Sheepdog Sam rescued after spending two days in disused Lake District mine

A missing dog was successfully rescued from a disused Lake District mine after spending two days underground.

Search Dogsbodies receive £5,000 boost for vital equipment

Dogsbodies helping a search charity will benefit from a cash boost from walking and outdoor provider HF Holidays.

Hill-goers in Scotland warned of potentially dangerous conditions following storms

Mountain experts are warning severe weather is likely to continue across Scotland’s hills over the weekend, following the passage of Storm Eunice.

Karen Darke and Kirsty Muir win Scottish mountain excellence awards

Inspirational athlete and adventurer Karen Darke has received a top mountain award. The Inverness-based Paralympian has been named as the 15th reci...

Olympian Chris Boardman takes lead of new Active Travel England body

The Westminster government is to set up a new agency to oversee cycling and walking in England. Active Travel England, which will be based in York,...

New Thames coast path stretch enables sea-to-source walkers' route

Walkers can now traverse the full length of the River Thames, after the opening of a new stretch of the England Coast Path.

Ed Jackson, the 'lucky' quadriplegic who discovered alpine mountaineering

Four years ago, Ed Jackson's rugby career ended with an ill judged dive into a swimming pool and a broken spine; here's how he came to be on two alpine summits with top climber Leo Houlding.

Ramblers encourage people to continue walking in winter for health and wellbeing

The Ramblers are encouraging people to continue walking through the winter months. Heading out for a walk benefits health and wellbeing, even when ...

Thousands return to Kendal Mountan Festival after in-person event resumes

More than 20,000 people made their way to Kendal to take part in the return of the town’s mountain festival after a hiatus last year when the event was held online.

Three-year project aims to protect future of England's upland commons

A three-year £3m project to secure the future of upland commons has received a funding boost. The system of common land was enshrined in law in th...

Mountain biker receives free Pennine Bridleway map after braving rain

Staff handing out copies of a new map on the slopes of Ingleborough began to question their choice of day to launch the promotion as rain lashed the fell.

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