New walking route bears name of right-of-way stalwart

A new long-distance footpath will bear the name of a tireless rights-of-way campaigner who died just days before she was due to receive an award from the Ramblers.

Walker airlifted after fell injury

A walker was airlifted from a Lakeland fell after suffering a knee injury. The 22-year-old woman was walking with family at the head of Deepdale to...

National trail running scheme ignites controversy

A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.

TV appearance for Coast to Coast mountain rescuers

Two mountain rescuers who plan to walk across England will make a television appearance tomorrow. Judy Whiteside and Gail Todd will start their 309...

Twelve exhausted sea kayakers rescued after alarm raised

A dozen sea kayakers were rescued after some of them became exhausted and seasick. The group, mainly teenagers, were spotted in difficulties off th...

Climber seriously injured in Lakeland fall

A climber was seriously hurt in a fall from a Lakeland crag. Members of the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team were called to the man’s ...

Stanage up for grabs as Peak disposals continue

A cash-strapped national park authority is looking at possibly selling off a prime rockclimbing site as Government budget cuts take effect.

Cautious welcome for new Highlands goldmine plans

A campaigning outdoors charity has given a cautious welcome to revised plans for a goldmine in the Highlands.

National park on fire alert after six moorland blazes

Bosses in a national park that has been hit by six moorland blazes recently have pleaded with the public to take extra care not to start fires.