The national park authority welcomed the ruling that ‘open air recreation’ includes responsible lightweight camping under the ...

Two cyclists taking part in one of the country’s toughest events were airlifted to hospital after crashing in the Lake District. One rider came off his bike while coming down the Honister Pass today ...

Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found by walkers near the Pennine Way in 2004. North Yorkshire Police said a 61-year-old man has been arrested on ...

Almost 300 runners from 25 nations set out on Monday morning to traverse the length of Wales in one of the world’s toughest endurance races. Competitors in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race have until ...

One of the UK’s fastest growing outdoors store chains has been snapped up by an established retailer. JD Sports confirmed on Monday it had acquired GO Outdoors, the Sheffield-based chain that operates ...

Lake District rescuers were called to help a caver who became stuck – at an indoor climbing wall. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the incident was a very unusual one. A team spokesperson said: “A ...

A walker was airlifted to hospital after falling from Striding Edge on Helvellyn. The woman suffered injuries in a tumbling fall of about 80m from the ridge, coming to rest close to Red Tarn.

A paraglider has died after crashing on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said the man was a friend to a number of its members and was a well known figure in the Lakes paragliding community.

First, it’s useful to explain what we mean by a three- to four-season boot. We’ve seen from time to time this term used to mean a boot that suitable for use in full winter conditions, as well as ...

The Salathé Trek GTX is the Italian brand’s modern take on a hillwalking boot. The uppers are pliable suede with a deep rubber rand encircling the lower part of the boot, and incorporating a bold ...

A walker has died after being found collapsed on a mountain in Eryri. A group of six walkers found the man, in his 60s, alone and unresponsive on Cadair Idris on Tuesday. The members of the public ...