New bridleway takes cyclists and walkers away from Dales main road

Cyclists and walkers travelling between two Yorkshire Dales villages no longer have to take their lives in their hands on a busy main road.

Call to demolish Glencoe home tainted by Jimmy Savile's ownership

A councillor has suggested a Highland cottage once owned by one of the key figures in Scottish mountaineering should be demolished because it has become the target for vandals.

More camping bans on way as park bosses plan Scotland's own 'Yosemite'?

National park bosses have unveiled plans to transform part of the Highlands with new campsites, motorhome facilities and commercial kiosks.

Forestry Commission: no need to close affected dieback woodland to walkers

Britain’s forestry experts say there is no need to close woodland to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts following outbreaks of the deadly ash dieback fungus.

Bridge to Glencoe's Lost Valley finally reopens after two-month delay

The bridge leading to the Lost Valley in Glencoe has finally reopened, almost five months after it was closed for repairs.

Walker seriously hurt in 100ft fall from Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

A walker was seriously injured when he fell 30m (100ft) from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain.

Saturday premiere for Paul Diffley rockclimbing 'road movie' Odyssey

Tomorrow sees the release of an award-winning film producer’s latest work. Odyssey, Paul Diffley’s road-trip account of a two-week journey with...

Corbett survey by hill sleuths leads to separation of Highland twins

A survey by a pair of hill sleuths led to the separation of Highland twins. Two peaks above Glen Shiel that had previously been classified as a twi...

Woodland Trust calls for tighter controls as more ash cases found in Scotland

A conservation charity in Scotland repeated pleas to walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts to wash their boots, bike wheels and car tyres after visiting woodland, following the announcement of suspected cases of ash dieback disease north of the border.