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Trust's 3.8 million members called to arms over Government planning threats

The head of England’s largest conservation charity has issued a call to arms to its 3.8 million members to challenge the coalition Government’s plans to change planning law.

Rescuers battle floods to reach injured Coast to Coast walker

Rescuers braved floods to reach a walker who injured himself while tackling the Coast to Coast route.

Mountain rescuers called to Lakeland yacht mayday

A rescue team was stood down after a Lake District mayday call turned out to be a false alarm Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to a call from police at 5pm today, Friday, after reports that a yacht was sinking on Ullswater.

Coasteerers 'advised' after instructor forced to swim to boat for help

A group on a coasteering trip was given safety advice after being rescued by a lifeboat crew. The instructor with the group of eight had to swim to...

Police appeal to walkers to help find missing munro-bagger

Police are asking walkers to be on the lookout for a man who has gone missing. Richard George Lyon, 59, is described as a keen hillwalker and munro...

Meeting will canvass outdoor enthusiasts' views on hill windfarms

Should Britain’s official mountaineering body take a stance on windfarms on the country’s hills? It’s a question that will be put to a gather...

Rescuer rides 350 miles to boost team's funds

A member of a volunteer rescue team cycled more than 350 miles (563km) to raise funds for his team. Jim Webster set himself a target of getting nor...

Vince Cable's department takes Ordnance Survey under its wing

Control of Britain’s national mapping operation has been passed to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

Access campaigners aim to put the wind up Olympic sail plans

Outdoor campaigners are trying to take the wind out of the sails of Olympics organisers who want to close off part of a public area and charge for entry to view nautical events off the English coast.

Police name climber who died after sea-cliff fall

Police have named a woman who died after a fall while climbing sea cliffs. Louise Smithson was head of outdoor learning at the National Trust’s S...

Coastguard officers help lost Dales walkers 70 miles away

Three lost walkers in the Yorkshire Dales were rescued after being helped by Coastguard officers 70 miles away.

Everest mountaineer Sir Chris will lead politicians' summit meeting

A group of politicians will today hold a summit meeting with one of the elder statesmen of British mountaineering.

Military will jam GPS signals next to long-distance routes

Walkers using GPS receivers are being warned of further military jamming exercises in the coming months.

Julia's baby boy is a 'breath of fresh air'

Walking celebrity Julia Bradbury has given birth to a baby boy – and named him after a westerly wind.

Rescue helicopter crews see drop in callout numbers

The number of rescue missions carried out by the RAF and Royal Navy search and rescue teams in the first six months of 2011 was the lowest for six years.

Railway trail will get national park cyclists steamed up

Cyclists visiting a national park can get steamed up on a newly introduced service. Lake District national park bosses are urging outdoor enthusias...