Sock firm puts Kalahari run on firm footing

Irish sock manufacturer Bridgedale is lending its support to an attempt to run across the Kalahari Desert for the first time.

Mountain rescuers benefit from criminals' ill-gotten gains

Two rescue teams will benefit from criminals’ activities under police scheme to ensure crime doesn’t pay.

Walkers will have new bridge thanks to drystone experts

Craftsmen have made an unusual donation to a national park: a drystone bridge. The bridge, made from local limestone and sandstone, was originally ...

Injured climber airlifted while raising cash for rescuers

A climber involved in a dramatic helicopter rescue earlier this year had to be airlifted to hospital again after injuring himself while raising cash for his rescuers.

Two walkers rescued after Lakeland injuries

Rescuers called to help an injured hillwalker found a second person needing treatment. Members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team had been alerted ...

Lomond core paths on view for walkers

A Scottish national park has introduced an online map showing all its core paths. The Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority compl...

Walkers needed to boot up for charity challenge

A conservation charity is looking for hardy walkers to help it raise cash by tackling a 100km challenge.

New footpath will make Dales Way safer for walkers

Walkers on the Dales Way will be safer after a national park authority negotiated an off-road right of way near the end of the 129km (80-mile) route.

Doubts remain over future of English coast path

The Government body responsible for setting up coastal access around England has denied the project has been shelved as a result of coalition cuts.