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Lakeland death-fall walker named
The walker who fell to his death on a Lake District fell at the weekend has been named. Paul Robert Newing, 35, of Dukinfield, Tameside, Greater Ma...
Paths 'face extinction' unless Government adopts plan
Campaigning outdoor bodies are urging the Government to adopt groundbreaking proposals to protect England's ‘lost footpaths’.
Boss's concern for Ordnance Survey in mapping shake-up
The head of a company dealing in geographic information said today that the Government had ignored the views of industry in its move towards providing Ordnance Survey data free of charge.
Lakeland activities are champion for community leaders
Leaders from ethnic minorities throughout England gathered in the Lake District at the weekend to celebrate their efforts promoting national parks to their communities.
Man dies after 650ft Lakeland fall
A man has died after falling from a crag in the Lake District. The walker was with two work colleagues when he fell 200m (650ft) from Great End in ...
Julia issues charity challenge to walkers
Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury is urging walkers to take up a challenge to support children at risk.
Students help Peak moorland climate-change research
School students joined national park staff to gather research evidence on climate change in the Peak District.
Climbers rescued from Lakeland crag in five-hour operation
Three climbers were rescued from a Lake District crag where less than a month earlier a man was critically injured in an avalanche.
Taxi baggage service will lighten coast walkers' burden
Walkers on a Welsh coastal path can lighten their load with the launch of an innovative taxi scheme that will carry their luggage for them.
No Cairngorms ban on wild camping
Scotland’s biggest national park will not introduce bylaws to tackle problems caused by wild camping.
Access campaigners win battle with hospital trust
Campaigners fighting for access to an Oxford open space have won a battle against a health trust. A High Court judge rejected an application for ju...
Dales welcome for Balkan visitors
The Yorkshire Dales this week played host to visitors from three Balkan states during a fact-finding tour of the national park.
Gordon Brown pledges April date for free OS mapping
Ordnance Survey mapping will be free from 1 April. It’s not an April Fool’s joke, but the first indication from the Prime Minister that the Gov...
Quids in for walkers and climbers on Snowdonia buses
Walkers and climbers in Snowdonia will be quids in with a scheme offering bus trips into the heart of the mountains for just a pound.
Dales walkers urged to keep dogs under control
Dog owners were reminded to keep their pets under close control as the lambing season gets underway in the Yorkshire Dales.
Julia to head Ramblers in quest to get Britain on its feet
One of walking’s best known celebrities is to become the face of the Ramblers. Julia Bradbury, credited with boosting the popularity of Lakelandâ...
Briton will lead all-women Afghanistan mountain trip
A British adventurer will lead an all-women team to some of the remotest mountains of war-torn Afghanistan.
Forest high ropes course set for Nevis Range
Visitors to a winter-activity centre in the Highlands will be able to reach new heights this summer. The Nevis Range resort on Aonach Mòr is a maj...