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Blue plaque marks start of Wainwright's first 'long walk'

Enthusiasts have unveiled a blue plaque marking the starting point of the first long-distance journey of author Alfred Wainwright.

Will new 4G broadband mean the end of reliable GPS navigation?

It has become essential to modern life and is responsible for European lorry drivers unexpectedly visiting English country lanes, and hapless motorists being ordered around by Victor Meldrew.

Walkers' champion dies, aged 64, after cancer battle

A tireless champion of walkers’ access rights has died after a battle against cancer. Rodney Legg, a former chair of the Open Spaces Society, die...

Pendle Hill from Barley

Take a short, steep walk up the witches' hill for some great views from the peak that inspired the vision for a new religion.

Don't rely on phones to find your way on fells, rescuers warn

Mountain rescuers have warned of the danger of relying solely on mobile phones to navigate while on the Lakeland fells.

Ramblers will continue 999 grid campaign after first success

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group has had its first success in persuading ambulance controllers to accept locations based on a grid reference.

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale via the Pennine Way

Jon the crowds on the most popular route up Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Easy navigation makes this route easy to follow...

App and map tie-up for Lakes tourism walking routes

The Lake District’s tourism body has teamed up with a leading smartphone mapping company to provide downloadable walking and cycling routes.

Ingleborough from Ingleton

One of the most popular ascents routes, via the isolated farmstead of Crina Bottom...

Hill-baggers' list celebrates 10 years of peak accuracy

What drives a walker to gird his or her loins and huff and puff up the mountains and hills of Great Britain.

To climb or not to climb: survey leaves munrobaggers with dilemma

Munrobaggers close to finishing their round with an eye on the remote Fisherfield Forest may wish to delay their project as uncertainty surrounds the status of one of the listed peaks.

Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing

Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell

Save your ascent of the highest hill in the Pennines for a clear day to enjoy superlative views....

Of mines and men: hill sleuths settle the score on county's top

Is a slag heap really the highest point of an East Midlands county, or is it somewhere even less impressive.

Dales hill added to list after survey confirms heights

A team of hillwalking enthusiasts has added a Yorkshire Dales fell to a hill list after deciding it measures up to the mark.

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale, via Plover Hill

Add a little interest to the ascent of Pen-y-ghent by taking in a visit to England's biggest hole and neighbouring Plover Hill.

Ingleborough: the complete walking guide

It’s easy to see how the mistaken view was once formed that Ingleborough was England’s highest mountain.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...