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Blue plaque unveiled at home of Kinder Trespass leader Benny Rothman

One of the pioneers of access to Britain’s uplands has had a blue plaque unveiled in his memory. Benny Rothman, a Manchester Communist, led the K...

Public's views sought on north Norfolk stretch of England Coast Path

Outdoor enthusiasts are being asked for their views on the next stages of the planned England Coast Path.

Engineer Paul Brown will be Open Spaces Society 'eyes and ears'

An engineering consultant and Green Party member will be the eyes and ears of footpath campaigners in Mid Sussex.

Deadline approaches for Wales right-to-roam consultation

Wales’s official outdoors body said the deadline for representations on open access land is approaching.

Campaigners tell Government: set 40mph limit on roads across commons

Campaigners have told the coalition Government there should be a maximum speed limit of 40mph on all unfenced roads crossing common land.

Vango takes first steps into outdoor footwear market with new range

Tent brand Vango steps into the outdoor footwear with a new range from boots to sandals...

New Blengdale bridges will open up 'secret' part of Lake District

National park bosses say the construction of two new bridges will open up a secret part of the Lake District for outdoor enthusiasts.

Government's rural statement 'missing a trick' says Open Spaces Society

The coalition Government is missing a trick by ignoring the worth of green spaces and public footpaths.

Forest sell-off minister axed as Cameron appoints badger-cull advocate

The woman who oversaw the forest sell-off debacle has been axed in David Cameron’s Cabinet reshuffle.

Windermere due for deep-clean as divers join Fell Care Day event

Volunteers will plumb the depths in an upcoming clean-up in a national park. Members of the Kendal Sub Aqua Club will clear the lake bed of Winderm...

Deep council cuts making many paths unusable, Ramblers say

Deep cuts to council rights-of-way budgets are likely to leave paths overgrown and unusable, Britain’s largest walkers’ charity warned.

Grizedale Forest will close to walkers for one day to allow rally event

Walkers and cyclists will be excluded from a popular area of a national park for one day in December.

Minister's concern after Wanlockhead walker finds shot eagle 'close to death'

Scotland’s environment minister has condemned the shooting of a golden eagle which has left the bird close to death.

Al Lee's new film Autana charts the ascent of Conan-Doyle's 'Lost World'

Renowned adventure filmmaker Alastair Lee’s latest film promises to be an offering beyond the ordinary with tales of disguise, shamanism and jungle nasties.