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Lake District boss Richard Leafe: resignation rumour is 'fake news'

The boss of the Lake District national park said social media reports of his impending resignation are ‘fake news’ and he will not be leaving his post.

Leo Houlding and team complete free climb of Guyana tepui Roraima

Leo Houlding and his expedition team have successfully completed a new free-climbing route on a South American ‘lost world’.

On test: 40-70 litre rucksacks reviewed

We've been lugging big loads over the hills in the past few months in the quest for the best large rucksack; find out which one topped the pack....

Scots mountaineers pitch in with campaign against 'dirty camping'

Scotland’s mountaineers are pitching in with a campaign against the growth of what they call ‘dirty camping’.

Mountaineering Council: why weren't we consulted on pay-to-wild-camp scheme?

The British Mountaineering Council said it was disappointed not to have been consulted over the launch of a commercial wild camping scheme.

Helvellyn walkers rescued after getting stuck on Striding Edge

Two walkers had to be rescued after getting stuck on Striding Edge. The couple from Skelmersdale in Lancashire became cragfast on the ridge and cal...

Dry weather leads to wildfire warnings for outdoor fans over Easter period

Outdoor enthusiasts heading for the British countryside over the Easter holiday are being urged to be on their guard against starting wildfires.

On test: camp foods reviewed

We've slaved over a hot camp stove to evaluate 15 different prepared foods: breakfasts, main meals and desserts, to find the top outdoor cuisine.

Ramblers: post-Brexit farming subsidies should depend on keeping paths clear

Farmers should only receive post-Brexit subsidies if they fulfil their responsibilities for maintaining footpaths across their land, the Ramblers said.

Grough's great big guide to Christmas gift ideas for the outdoor fan

We've scoured the outdoor world for suggestions for innovative festive presents for the mad-keen outdoor enthusiast in your life..

Treemendous effort by rescuers after mystery light spotted on Snowdonia peak

Rescuers were called out after a mysterious light was spotted on a Snowdonia mountain. Members of Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team were alerted abou...

On test: lightweight backpacking tents reviewed

We've been tramping the Lakeland fells to test seven lightweight tents on our treks - but which performs best?.

Lomond bosses start trials to teach campers how to poo in the great outdoors

National park bosses are tackling the growing problem of human waste in the great outdoors. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs authority said it’s...

UK Wild Camp suspends pay-to-pitch scheme after outdoors community uproar

Organisers of a controversial scheme to monetise wild camping in two national parks have backtracked after widespread opposition from the outdoors community.

Camper calls for mountain rescue help after breaking tent pole on Glyder Fach

A camper requested help from mountain rescuers after his tent pole broke on a Snowdonia mountain. The man called from the summit of Glyder Fach on ...

Grough's great big Christmas gift guide to goodies for the outdoor fan

We've taken a peep inside Santa's North Pole headquarters to bring you suggestions for seasonal gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzards test runners as OMM hits Black Mountains

Thousands of hardy competitors endured sub-zero temperatures and blizzards in the Original Mountain Marathon held at the weekend.

Avalanche victim Matt Myerscough and Michael Murray summit 190 Welsh peaks

A man who survived being avalanched on Wales’s highest mountain has completed a marathon walk up the ‘Dragon’s Back’ to raise funds for the two teams that rescued him.