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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.

Trust plans to re-open Scottish countryside sites but reveals 400 jobs at risk

The National Trust for Scotland is preparing to re-open some of its properties as the Scottish Government continues its easing of lockdown.

Welsh teams' advice as lockdown eased: consider self-rescue on the hills

Rescuers in Wales have issued advice for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts as the government announced a slight easing of lockdown from Monday.

Free grough route mapping and planning service continues during Covid-19 crisis

We’re happy to announce we’re continuing our free online mapping and route planning service, launched in response to the coronavirus crisis.

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...

Mountaineers say hillgoers frustrated as Scottish travel rules remain unchanged

The body representing hillwalkers and mountaineers has expressed frustration at the Scottish Government’s continued restrictions on travelling for exercise.

Peak District countryside owners unite for 'no barbecues' message

Groups across the Peak District have come together to emphasise the message that barbecues are not allowed on open countryside across the national park.

Yorkshire Dales visitors can 'clear their heads' but Cumbria not ready for large influx

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales said the area would be a place where key workers and members of households could come to exercise over the coming bank holiday weekend.