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Police criticise ill equipped Rochdale couple rescued from wintry Ingleborough
Police in the Yorkshire Dales have criticised a couple who had to be rescued from the summit of Ingleborough in wintry conditions on Sunday.
Chance meeting as rescuer comes across lost ill-equipped Cadair Idris walker
Rescuers in Snowdonia said a lost walker was fortunate a team member came across him by chance. The 41-year-old got into difficulties in winter con...
Public urged to enjoy Scots nature reserves as record numbers visit during year
Record numbers of visitors have visited Scotland’s national nature reserves during the year. NatureScot, the official government body for the out...
Major European outdoor brands join in 'Green Friday' fundraiser for eco-projects
Some of Europe’s biggest outdoor brands are using Black Friday to raise cash for conservation causes.
Ex-rights-of-way inspector will be campaigners' eyes and ears on Isle of Wight
A retired rights-of-way inspector will be the eyes and ears of campaigning group the Open Spaces Society on the Isle of Wight.
On test: trail and approach shoes reviewed
We've been hitting the trails to put 13 pairs of walking shoes to the test; but which were best?...
Authorities in Wales warn bank holiday fly-campers face penalties
Authorities and conservation bodies in Wales have appealed to visitors to stick to designated campsites over the bank holiday weekend.
Emergency parking measures introduced around Snowdon after weekend chaos
One of the most popular car parks for walkers setting off to ascend Wales’s highest mountain will be closed at weekends.
Police and rescuers urge Snowdonia hillgoers to stay safe as lockdown eased
Police and mountain rescuers appealed to hillgoers in north Wales to stay safe and be responsible. The plea came ahead of the first weekend followi...
Lakeland rescuers: only call us out if you're seriously injured or ill
Mountain rescuers in the Lake District have appealed to hillgoers only to request help if they are seriously injured or ill.
Lakeland rescuers issue 'stay at home' plea as area enters tier-four lockdown
Rescuers pleaded with visitors to stick to lockdown rules after a climber had to be rescued when he got stuck on a Lake District crag.
Keswick to Thelkeld trail reopens five years after Storm Desmond hit route
A popular Lake District trail has reopened five years after Storm Desmond destroyed parts of its route.
Post-lockdown visitor surge leads to path erosion on trust's Scottish hills
Increasing numbers of walkers using mountain paths in Scotland during the coronavirus crisis has led to damage to routes.
Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'
More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.
Ramblers launch campaign to guarantee green spaces 'on people's doorsteps'
The Ramblers, the campaigning charity that champions access to the countryside, is turning its attention to green areas on people’s doorsteps.
Wainwright Society republishes out-of-print Outlying Fells guidebook
An out-of-print guidebook the author of which said he would never write has been republished by the Wainwright Society.
Yorkshire Three Peaks path on Ingleborough to close for repairs
A section of the Yorkshire Three Peaks route will be closed for up to six months while the steep path is repaired.
Walker rescued after injuring ankle in slip in woodland near Machynlleth
A walker was stretchered from woodland near Machynlleth in mid-Wales after injuring herself in a slip.