A NEW 120-mile walking route crossing some of northern England’s best-known landscapes is set to open this month, creating a new long-distance trail between Alston and Furness Abbey. The Westmorland and Furness Way will officially launch on 15 September as part of the Sedbergh Walking and Wellbeing Festival. The six-stageContinue Reading
A FORM of running with dogs attached to their owners by elasticated harnesses is surging in popularity across Europe and North America. ‘Canicross’ – which sees runners wear a waist belt connected to a pulling harness on their dog – has experienced a sharp rise in participation since 2023, withContinue Reading
THE UK government has confirmed it will be introducing a Natural History GCSE into the national curriculum from 2028, following a formal consultation. The qualification – the first new GCSE of its kind in more than a decade – is designed to give young people a deeper understanding of Britain’sContinue Reading
A MUCH‑LOVED Scottish beauty spot is coming under increasing pressure from irresponsible ‘wild campers’, with conservation staff warning that parts of the landscape are at risk of being destroyed. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has raised concerns about Coire Gabhail in Glencoe. Better known as ‘The Lost Valley‘, theContinue Reading
THE world’s longest managed coastal path is set to be opened today. The King Charles III Coast Path, stretching some 2,689, will be officially inaugurated and declared ready for thousands of hikers and walkers who want to tackle some or even all of the massive route established by Natural EnglandContinue Reading
THE National Outdoor Expo returns to the NEC Birmingham on March 21 and 22 2026, bringing together one of the UK’s largest and most passionate outdoor communities for a two‑day celebration of adventure, skills, and the latest innovations. For anyone who hikes, camps, climbs, paddles, or simply loves being outside,Continue Reading
MONTANE Spine Race stalwart Anna Troup showed exactly why she’s considered one of Britain’s most formidable ultra‑runners, winning the 2026 Women’s Race in 106 hours and 19 minutes. Reaching the finish at Kirk Yetholm just after 18:19 on Thursday January 15, the 56‑year‑old delivered a performance that was equal partsContinue Reading
THE Montane Winter Spine Race has a cold reputation for breaking people long before it crowns champions. Britain’s most brutal ultra – 268 miles of the Pennine Way in the dead of winter – is one of the greatest endurance challenges in the world. This year, it was France’s SebastienContinue Reading
BROADCASTER, anthropologist, and outdoor advocate Mary‑Ann Ochota has been appointed as the new Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership, a national coalition working to strengthen the future of England’s most iconic natural spaces. The Partnership brings together National Landscapes Association, National Parks England, National Trails UK, and Natural England,Continue Reading
FOLLOWING several years of annual decline, Go Outdoors has revealed it is back on a profitable course once more. The JD Sports-owned retailer posted a £9 million pre-tax profit for the year ending February 2025, buoyed by the opening of 27 new stores and an apparent renewed appetite for adventureContinue Reading
