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Public vote for Outdoor Industry Awards opens
The public vote is now open for the OIA UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2026.
Entrants have a chance to win VIP tickets to the National...
REI Co-op and Intrepid Travel introduce active travel trips
Outdoor retailer REI Co-op and Intrepid Travel have joined forces to offer small-group active travel to destinations around the globe.
"We are pleased to introduce...
Virtual tour of the London to Brighton coastline
The southeast section of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) National Trail, which runs from London to Brighton, can now be viewed...
Finetrack promotes fall/winter collection
Japanese company Finetrack has announced its 2025–26 Fall/Winter collection, introducing three new technical layers for alpine climbers, backcountry skiers, hikers, and trail runners. Each...
Adventure travel company picks its top five trails
US hiking adventure travel company MT Sobek has put together what it says are five of the best trails around the world.
The collection has...
Vertx creates Gamut Series of backpacks
Vertx, which manufactures tactical and everyday carry (EDC) bags and gear, announced the evolution of its Gamut EDC backpack – transforming the original into...
Walking Post podcast 36: The Isle of Man
This week’s podcast guest is Emma Craig, author of Slow Travel Isle of Man, which will be published by Bradt in January 2026.
Walking...
Environmental assessment of Utah’s 700-Mile High Desert Trail
SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) has been selected by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) to lead the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and...
Rab reinvents Microlight for 2026
British outdoor brand Rab is launching the next generation of the Microlight down jacket.
The updated collection arrives with a fresh look, refined technology, and...
Free after-dark walking and running club launches in Shrewsbury
The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre in Shrewsbury has launched a free to attend night-time walking and running club to show backing for This...
Coast to Coast upgrade completed
Yorkshire Dales National Park rangers have upgraded a section of the “Coast to Coast” path to National Trail quality standard.
A three-kilometre-long stone-flagged surface has...
Unlocking Hong Kong Trail hiking challenge
On November 13, Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) officially launched the "Unlocking Hong Kong Trail" hiking challenge to commemorate the 40th...
$5m for Appalachian Trail landscape protection
The Dunleavy Foundation has made the largest philanthropic gift in the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) history, a $5m donation in support of the Wild...
10km of new off-road active travel paths for South Lanarkshire
In Scotland, new paths using the old ‘bogey line’ between Coalburn and NCN74 cycle route to Lesmahagow have been unveiled.
The project includes the upgrade...
Colorado Springs helps tourists and hikers with AI chat
Visit Colorado Springs recently launched a partnership with Matador Network's AI company GuideGeek to implement an AI-powered chat feature on VisitCOS.com.
Since launching a few...
Natural England sets out vision for nature and growth
The role of nature recovery in driving economic growth is the new corporate strategy from Natural England.
Healthy nature is the foundation of a strong...
Walking Post podcast 35: A Journey of Elevation – Lessons for Business Transformation from...
Ketul Patel, co‑founder of OMIIA Consulting, is the author of A Journey of Elevation: Lessons for Business Transformation from Everest Base Camp, scheduled for...
New Evesham walking infrastructure plan
A new Evesham Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) has been published by Worcestershire County Council.
It sets out a long-term vision to make...
Report shows outdoor recreation in US has huge economic impact
Outdoor recreation on federal public lands and waters is fuelling America's economy, according to a new report by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).
Outdoor Recreation on...
Walking may slow Alzheimer’s disease
Walking more, even a little bit, may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new...