Dales helper David Preston is Julia Bradbury's choice in volunteer 'Oscars'

A hardworking volunteer renowned for getting ‘stuck in’ is the first winner of the inaugural ‘Oscars’ for the UK’s national parks.

British Mountaineering Council to draw up wild land charter south of border

The British Mountaineering Council said it will draw up a landscape charter to guide its representatives on how to deal with developments in the few remaining wild places in England and Wales.

Stranded Wasdale Screes walkers use camera flash to guide rescuers

A family stuck on a Lakeland fellside used their camera’s flash to guide rescuers to them. The three called for help after they got caught out on...

Schoolkids will follow Leo Houlding's attempt on Antarctic Wolf's Tooth

A team of schoolchildren will follow climber Leo Houlding’s next adventure, which he calls ‘the last great climb’.

Two walkers found after surviving night in bad weather on Ben More

Two walkers who spent the night on a Highland munro after going missing were found unharmed today. The pair were with a group of walkers on Ben Mor...

Walker dies in 200ft fall from Nantlle Ridge peak Y Garn

A walker has died after falling 60m (200ft) from a Snowdonia peak. The 72-year-old fell from the 633m (2,077ft) Y Garn on the Nantlle Ridge yesterd...

Country landowners say no need for new Isle of Wight coastal access

The organisation that represents country landowners said there is no need to extend the England Coast Path to the Isle of Wight.

Bonington Olympic torch auction raises £13,500 for Community Action Nepal

A charity auction of the Olympic torch carried by Sir Chris Bonington to the summit of Snowdon has raised £13,500.

Karen Darke's book charts road from climbing fall to Paralympic glory

She will be remembered perhaps for her attempt at comradeship in the London Paralympics when she joined hands with fellow cyclist Rachel Morris as they crossed the line together in a bid to share the bronze paracycling medal.