Say hello to the South Pennines – a 'self-appointed' park

The South Pennines missed out when national parks were created; now, 70 years later, a 'self appointed' alternative park has come into being.

Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms

An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.

Snowdonia bosses continue to deal with problem parking and visitors' litter

National park bosses in Snowdonia are encouraging walkers to use bus services to help relieve traffic problems in the area.

Snowdonia rescuers kept busy as weather tempts visitors onto the hills

Rescuers from a Snowdonia team were called out three times recently as good weather tempted people onto the hills.

On test: Keen Ridge Flex Waterproof Hiking Boots reviewed

Keen's lightweight walking boots incorporate innovative rubber flex sections the brand claims will cut the energy expended on your walk.

Adventure pair seek underprivileged youngsters for Antarctic trip of a lifetime

Two adventurers are offering young people the trip of a lifetime, to Antarctica. Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith have raised enough funds to enable ...

Yorkshire Dales national park bosses welcome visitors' return as lockdown eases

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said it is a huge relief to be able to properly welcome visitors back to the area from Monday.

Covid fines for pair with young child who pitched tent on Yorkshire cliff edge

Two people who pitched their tent next to unstable cliffs on the North Yorkshire coast have been given fixed penalties for breaking lockdown legislation.

Mountain council questions Brecon Beacons bosses' access-land Covid-19 closures

A decision by national park bosses in the Brecon Beacons to close access land and rights of way in a large part of the area has been questioned by the British Mountaineering Council.