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'National trust for waterways' planned in quango shake-up
The organisation in control of more than 2,000 miles of canals and towpaths walks is to be turned into a ‘national trust’ for waterways.
Appeal for walkers' memories of Peak District blackspot
A conservation group is appealing to outdoors enthusiasts for memories of a notorious walkers’ blackspot.
Kinder project aims to reduce flood risk
They are the source of drinking water for millions of inhabitants of northern towns and cities, but the Peak District moors can also deliver devastating floods when torrential rain pours off the peat uplands.
Extra time for Peak bosses to consider Losehill Hall closure
A national park authority has put off a decision on closing a learning centre to explore the chance of teaming up with partners to continue its service.
Heritage landscape at heart of walking and riding festival
It’s the landscape that inspired the Brontë sisters and the late poet laureate Ted Hughes and, though not as well known as the national parks that sandwich it, it offers landscapes and villages steeped in history.
Tea-towels get the boot as Trust shop goes outdoors
The National Trust is dipping a boot in the world of outdoors retailing with the opening of its first ‘tea-towel-free’ shop.
Is the English coastal path for the chop?
With friends like this, do ramblers and walkers really need enemies? An unnamed former Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs minister ...
£5m project aims to protect peat moorland
A project to save some of the peat uplands of northern England will benefit from a £5½m European grant.
Common-ground report urges greens peace
A campaign group has produced a guide to finding common ground when protecting the nation’s green spaces.
Moorland challenge helps rescue team
More than 200 walkers took to the Pennine moors to help mountain rescuers. Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team will be an estimated £2,800 better off af...
Champion time for urban youths in national park challenge
A group of urban youngsters took the plunge to discover a national park’s attractions during three days of challenge and discovery.
Perth conference puts mountains under the spotlight
A major gathering of mountain experts ends today after five days of discussion on issues affecting the world’s upland regions.
Challenge walkers needed to aid mountain rescue team
Walkers and runners can help a Pennine mountain rescue team – and have a day out on the fells of the Peak District.
Walkers' views sought on trail extension
Walkers’ views are being sought on plans to extend a long-distance route on Dartmoor. The Dartmoor Way is currently made up of two routes, one fo...
Spyke will head to Dartmoor for OMM event
The man who set a new munro record in June will be among starters in this year’s Original Mountain Marathon.
Mosaic champions lead national parks push
Community champions from the Mosaic project have been out and about in Britain’s national parks this week encouraging wider use of the country’s best landscapes.
Record-breaking dry spell brings fire risk to mountains
Britain’s weather continues to break records, with the announcement today that the country has had its driest first six months of any year since 1929.
Government warned of 'devastating' effects of outdoors cuts
Slashing spending on Britain’s great outdoors will have a devastating effect, a campaign group has warned.