Euro grant will help Three Peaks walkers avoid worst bog

Future walkers on one of the country’s most challenging walks will be able to keep their feet dry thanks to a cash boost from the European outdoors industry.

Famous mountain-top performance will launch Lakes Alive season

An artist will put on a street performance with a difference to kick off a summer season of events in the Lake District.

Forest groups tells bishop: come and visit the Lakes

Campaigners are urging the Bishop of Liverpool to visit the Lake District, so he can see the area’s forests at first hand.

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Tunnel route officially opens to walkers and cyclists

A walking and cycling trail through disused railway tunnels was officially opened by retired workers who last used them when they were employed by the Midland Railway.

Ramblers' hope for crossing at Highland 'Berlin Wall' site

Campaigners are confident a crossing for walkers and riders will be in place within a couple of years where an ancient route crosses the main Highland road.

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.

Forest panel will visit woods to hear users' views

A panel set up by the coalition Government to look into the future of England’s forests will visit three sites to hear users’ views.

Via ferrata gear check warning follows climber's fall

A gear manufacturer has issued a safety alert after an accident on a French via ferrata following the suspected failure of one of its specialised lanyards.