ACTIVE OUTDOORS

When only a few hardy stalwarts cycled to work

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Our adventurer reflects on his bike rides to Dounreay in years gone by, before specialist cycling gear became the norm

AFTER a successful summer challenge in July, Lossiemouth-based charity Outfit Moray is launching its winter challenge.

The 2021 Strathpuffer mountain bike event has been cancelled.

Experience the remoter parts of the national park as Mike Dennison of Sustrans Scotland explores the Cairngorms Carousel by mountain bike

Jenny Gillies explores some new loops on a familiar trail from the forest village of Nethy Bridge

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Maturing woodland is a constant source of pleasure and not a little bit of hard work

Sutherland estate given permission to build 'sensitive' bothies in remote wilderness areas for paying clients.

Peter Evans gets 'boulder' on his post-heart attack mountain walks, with an ascent of a rocky Corbett in Torridon

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team welcome two new hard-working dogs onto the team to help with emergencies.

Find out a little bit more about Active Outdoors, and meet the team behind the north's number one outdoors column!

John Davidson takes his daughter on a tandem kayaking trip for an introduction to the sport

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Dramatic sea stacks and hidden coves make this challenging trip one to enjoy with respect for the elements

A woman hiker spent an uncomfortable night in the north's hills after becoming disorientated in poor weather.

Nobody taking part in mountain sports has been made ill from coronavirus, says a new study being used to highlight the benefits of the outdoors.

Jenny Gillies runs a circuit of two Munros from the Spittal of Glenshee and discovers more than she expected

Hill walkers are being reminded to pack a head torch in their rucksacks as the clocks go back this weekend.