Minister praises national trails but Ramblers voice concerns for future

A coalition Government minister has praised England’s long-distance footpaths, saying they are important for the economy of the areas they pass through.

Barf walker stretchered from fell after ankle injury

A walker was stretchered from a Lakeland fell after injuring his ankle. The 64-year-old man was with a group walking on Barf today when he suffered...

Tourist bosses say 'titchy' Shard doesn't measure up to Lakeland grandeur

Tourist bosses in the Lake District are bigging up one of their prime attractions, saying it makes London’s tallest building seem like small fry.

'Dream come true' for Jez Bragg as he breaks 1,900-mile Te Araroa record

A British ultrarunner has become the fastest man to complete a gruelling trail that runs the full length of New Zealand.

Plans announced for annual Kinder Scout trespass celebration

A group of enthusiasts has announced an annual celebration of one of the pivotal moments in outdoors history.

Three injured in Cairn Gorm avalanche in Coire an t-Sneachda

Three people have been airlifted to hospital after being injured in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands.

Outdoor fan Kyleigh Hill will celebrate 30th birthday with 30 charity challenges

An outdoors fan will celebrate a milestone birthday year with a set of challenges that will see her cover the equivalent distance between her home and Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

Commons will debate value of outdoor industry next week

Westminster politicians will hear about the value of the outdoor industry next week. The Outdoor Industries Association, the trade body for compani...

Rescue team recovers body of missing woman from riverside Dales Way path

A mountain rescue team was called to help recover the body of a missing woman in the Yorkshire Dales.