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Adventurer Alex Staniforth has completed his charity challenge to summit all of England and Wales’s mountains. The ...
A good waterproof jacket is one of the essential pieces of kit if you’re heading for the hills in winter. UK weather is unpredictable and during our prolonged testing of the jackets in this review we ...
An insulated jacket is a winter essential if you’re heading for the hills or the open countryside. It will keep you warm when the temperature drops and could be a lifesaver in protecting you from the ...
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 ...
A caver has died after falling in Diccan Pot in the Yorkshire Dales. The Cave Rescue Organisation was alerted shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday to the incident near Selside. A team spokesperson said ...
The team at grough would like to wish all our readers, friends and associates a happy Christmas. We’re ready to hang up our walking socks over the fireplace in preparation for Santa’s visit on ...
Supreme Court judges have unanimously backed Dartmoor National Park Authority in its case to allow backpacking camping on commons in the area. The judges dismissed an appeal by Alexander and Diana ...
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 ...
Sir Chris Bonington, elder statesman of British mountaineering, celebrates his 90th birthday on Tuesday. The Everest summiteer admits he can no longer climb in the greater ranges, but will celebrate ...
A man has died after falling more than 200ft from Sharp Edge on Blencathra. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 12.25pm on Thursday. The Great North Air Ambulance Service’s Helimed 58 ...
A walker was airlifted to hospital after injuring herself in a fall on Blencathra. The woman fell between 5m and 7m on a rocky section of Hall’s Fell Ridge on Thursday. The walker’s partner called for ...
Kim Collison has won the Montane Winter Spine Race. The Cumbria-based athlete led the race from its early stages on Sunday, and arrived at the finish in Kirk Yetholm, with a provisional time of 3 days ...