Sky lanterns launch abandoned over Peak District wildfire concerns

Plans to release thousands of sky lanterns on the edge of the Peak District have been abandoned because of the fire risk.

Want to feel a bit chirpier? How about a Yumpa energy bar, with added crickets

It was hardly a bushtucker trial, but we put two energy bars containing crickets to the test to see if we felt like hopping round the hills after eating them.

'Calamitous' conditions may lead to curtailed grouse-shooting season

Moorland landowners said this year’s grouse shooting season has been hit by what it calls ‘calamitous’ conditions.

Dr Liz Auty will look after Schiehallion, home of the contour line

A munro which is the spiritual home of the contour line has a new land manager. Dr Liz Auty has taken up the post looking after the east side of Sc...

Mountain expert's burning issue: don't get caught with trousers down

Imagine having to outrun a wildfire with your trousers round your ankles. Not an edifying prospect, but one that could happen according to a mounta...

Craghoppers' NosiLife kids' activity trousers grow with their wearers

NosiLife anti-insect protection and a hidden expansion seam for growing children feature in these new walking trousers.

Craghoppers gear will protect celebs in Comic Relief Zambezi ordeal

Six Comic Relief celebrities have turned to Craghoppers to supply waterproofs and insect-repellent clothes for a trip down the mighty African river.

Forestry Commission: no need to close affected dieback woodland to walkers

Britain’s forestry experts say there is no need to close woodland to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts following outbreaks of the deadly ash dieback fungus.

Grouse-shoot bosses cry fowl over bracken-control chemical ban

Grouse-shooting bosses are crying fowl over a ban on a herbicide they say was introduced to protect spinach but which will devastate moorland habitats.