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New board marks end of Wainwright's 'feminine' Coast to Coast Walk

Walkers at the end of a 309km (192-mile) long-distance route will be better informed after the unveiling of a new board containing details of the trail.

Ramblers' Westminster ice-cream van campaign aims to chime with MPs

The Ramblers brought a flavour of the seaside to Westminster to press home to MPs the economic benefit of establishing the England Coast Path.

Patterdale mountain rescuers sail to aid island boy with broken arm

Mountain rescuers used their specialist boat to reach an injured boy on a Lake District island. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out abou...

Climber taken by lifeboat from Walls Hill, Torquay, after fall

A climber was rescued after falling from a Devon cliff. The 32-year-old woman fell yesterday evening while climbing at Walls Hill, Torquay...

Ramblers urge action on England Coast Path as seaside towns decline

The Ramblers’ boss is due on national television this evening to press the case for the England Coast Path.

Campaigners condemn 'myopic' rejection of Isle of Wight coast access

Access campaigners have condemned the coalition Government’s ‘myopic’ decision not to extend coastal access to the Isle of Wight.

National Trust: Scots feel they have no voice on landscape decisions

Most Scots feel they have no voice in the way the nation’s countryside is managed. Almost three-quarters polled by the National Trust for Scotlan...

Armed police sent to Ennerdale Water after kayakers prompt 'gunshot' fears

Armed police were sent to a Cumbrian lake after a member of the public reported hearing what they thought were gunshots.

Ramblers welcome decision not to merge two outdoors bodies

Britain’s largest walking charity welcomed the Government’s decision not to merge two environmental agencies.

Prince William quits rescue helicopter service to take up royal duties

Prince William has left his job as a search and rescue helicopter pilot, and will now concentrate on royal duties.

Lake District bosses hit back at George Monbiot's 'sheepwrecked' claims

Lake District representatives hit back after a campaigning journalist described the area as one of the most depressing landscapes in Europe.

Great North Air Ambulance seeks new supporters after soaring demand

A rescue helicopter service is hoping to drum up more support during a national initiative next month.

Bothy restrictions in place as deerstalking season gets underway

The charity that looks after mountain shelters has warned some of them have restrictions during the deerstalking season.

Ramblers and mountaineers urge Government action on England Coast Path

Two outdoor bodies have urged the coalition Government to pull its socks up and get on with the establishment of the coastal path round England.

Lake District police urge wild swimming caution after two deaths

Police in Cumbria are warning outdoor fans of the dangers of wild swimming. They said sudden cold temperatures, strong currents, fatigue and over-e...

Wainwright calendar goes on sale to raise cash for Coast to Coast Walk

A calendar featuring photos from aficionados of the late guidebook author Alfred Wainwright has gone on sale.

Man dies after falling 600ft from The Storr on Skye

A man has died after falling from a Hebridean mountain. Jan Vermeiren fell about 180m (600ft) from The Storr on Skye after camping at the summit of...

English Coast Path faces Government axe, Ramblers say

The planned path around the coast of England is in danger of being axed, according to the country’s leading walking charity.

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