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Survey shows fewer Scots heading for the outdoors

Fewer Scots headed for the outdoors last year, according to official figures. Scottish Natural Heritage said 2 per cent fewer people took a trip to...

Teach children lesson of Kinder trespassers' dissent, says author

An author and broadcaster said the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass was as important a part of England’s history as kings’ and queens’ coronations and the story should be on the curriculum in every school.

Exhausted Coast to Coast walkers rescued from fell

A couple tackling the Coast to Coast walk were rescued after getting lost on a Lakeland fell. The 71-year-old man and 65-year-old woman rang for he...

Updated Countryside Code has advice for visitors and land managers

Natural England has 'refreshed' its countryside code. How well do you know its provisions?...

Ramblers launch 'virtual trespass' as Kinder anniversary approaches

Walkers’ campaigners are urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in a ‘virtual trespass’ as the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass approaches.

Scottish long-distance trails feature in new guidebooks

A guidebook to a new long-distance trail is the culmination of six years’ work by the author. The Mary Queen of Scots Way is a 172km (107-mile) r...

Coast to Coast walker rescued after ankle injury

A man attempting the Coast to Coast Walk was rescued after injuring his ankle. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was alerted today at 2.50pm after t...

'Heartwarming' climbers' support puts arson-hit instructor back in action

An outdoors instructor who was the victim of an arson attack that destroyed all his gear said the support he has had from fellow climbers has been heartwarming.

Broadcaster Maconie's follow-up book will chart his fellwanderings

A broadcaster, music presenter and journalist is following up his bestselling book with a collection of tales from his wanderings on the British fells.

Mountain rescuer Tim plans to take Lola on 2,000-mile national park fundraiser

A mountain rescuer is planning a fundraising trip round all of the UK’s national parks, with a 38-year-old called Lola.

Kate urges gathering to 'keep Kinder torch aflame'

The new president of the Ramblers said the spirit of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers must be kept alive in the face of mounting challenges to the right to access the countryside.

Repairs for Wainwright route damaged by floods and rabbits

Walkers on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Path will soon find things easier underfoot after repairs to a flood-damaged section.

Walkers rescued after tide leaves pair knee-deep in water

Two walkers were rescued after being swamped by the rising tide at a Cumbrian beauty spot. Liverpool Coastguard received a flood of calls about 11....

Outdoor campaigners give mixed views on new planning guidelines

Outdoor campaigners gave a mixed reaction to the publication of the coalition Government’s new planning guidelines.

Salmond will launch writer McNeish's Scottish National Trail

One of the country’s leading outdoors writers and broadcasters revealed he will be working with the BBC this year to film a project that will follow a route from Scotland’s border to its north-west extremity.

Man rescued after Falmouth Coastguard picks up New Zealand SOS signal

A man was rescued from an antipodean wilderness, thanks to coastguards in Cornwall, 11,000 miles away.

Online guide launched to UK's 'toughest long-distance trail'

A website to guide walkers along one of Britain’s most challenging long-distance trails has been set up.

Military exercises will zap GPS signals in three areas

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of a series of military jamming exercises that may put their GPS receivers temporarily out of action in the coming months.