Covid-19 leads to abandonment of Three Peaks Race and 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross

The Three Peaks Race has been called off for only the second time in its history. Organisers said the coronavirus crisis has led to the cancellatio...

Yorkshire Dales: national park says no more rubbish excuses for leaving litter

A Yorkshire Dales authority member said there can be no more rubbish excuses for visitors leaving their litter.

Retailer GO Outdoors expects surge in camping when lockdown ends

Britain’s biggest outdoors retailer said it is expecting a surge in customers’ interest in camping.

Lake District police go on patrol to catch campers breaking lockdown rules

Police in the Lake District have been carrying out patrols where visitors are suspected of camping. Under current government rules, overnight stays...

Almost half of UK consumers in survey have cut outdoor activities during lockdown

Almost half of UK people surveyed in a consumer research project said they had taken part in fewer outdoor activities during the coronavirus lockdown.

Peak District countryside owners unite for 'no barbecues' message

Groups across the Peak District have come together to emphasise the message that barbecues are not allowed on open countryside across the national park.

Yorkshire Dales bosses in litter plea as more first-time visitors expected at weekend

National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales have put together information for first-time visitors to the area as they prepare for an influx of people at the weekend.

Pair charged after being rescued from Beinn a' Chroin following 60-mile drive

Two walkers were charged by police after being rescued from a mountain in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park.

Peak District rescuers plead with public to plan properly as callouts rise 360 per cent

Volunteer rescuers in the Peak District have appealed to those heading to the countryside to plan and prepare for their outings, after the number of callouts more than tripled.