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Natural England boss's term extended to end of 2013

Oxfordshire farmer Poul Christensen will continue as the boss of the Government’s advisory body on the outdoors.

Government asks for public's views on forests' future after panel report

The Government is asking for the public’s views on England’s forests and woodlands, almost two years after its controversial plan to sell off publicly owned woodland provoked huge opposition.

New walking trails offer insight into bloody Borders history

A series of new trails has been set up to lead walkers through the sites of bloody Borders raids that left residents in fear of their lives.

Government seeks public views on coastal access to Dover's White Cliffs

Proposals for public access to one of England’s best known stretches of coastline have been published.

Campaigners say ancient rights of way must not be lost as deadline looms

Access campaigners said the Government must not implement a cut-off date on rights of way until all missing paths have been recorded.

Appeal to buy gravestone for mystery woman found on Dales fell

Villagers in the shadow of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks are fundraising to raise cash for a headstone for a mystery woman found dead on the fell.

Public have extra month to view peregrines at Dales site

A scheme that allows visitors to get to see of some of the Yorkshire Dales’ most interesting residents has been extended for a month.

Lakeland routes opened up after work with landowners

Walkers in a national park will find the going easier after improvement work on two routes. The Lake District National Park Authority worked with l...

Government to consult public on extending coastal access to Isle of Wight

The coalition Government has announced it will consult the public on extending the England Coast Path to the Isle of Wight.

Trust volunteers step up to capital munro challenge

Six seasoned hillwalkers will climb the heights of three of Scotland’s best loved munros – in the nation’s capital city.

Mountaineers urge tourist firms to join campaign to limit windfarms

Mountaineering representatives in Scotland have issued a rallying call to the nation’s tourism industry to help them fight windfarms on its top mountains.

UFO followers will take to the hills to pray for peace

Groups of UFO believers will make the trip to two British hills next weekend to pray for peace and spiritual uplifting.

Ramblers' autumn walks will celebrate Britain's woodlands

The coalition Government wanted to sell off huge swathes of forestry in England, and now one of the organisations instrumental in pushing for a u-turn on the sell-off is urging the public to take a walk in the woods.

Park bosses seek views on future of Peak District trails

National park bosses are seeking the views of walkers and cyclists about how they should manage four trails that offer 55km (34 miles) of recreational routes.

Injured walker airlifted after 'amazing' Sea King landing

A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected broken ankle. The woman was walking in the Pentland Hills yesterday, when she slippe...

West Highland Way walkers warned of diversions for storm clear-up work

Walkers on Scotland’s most popular long-distance path are being warned of diversions while work to clear storm damage takes place.

Walkers urged to check deerstalking site before heading for Scottish hills

Walkers are being urged to check online before heading for the Scottish hills. The deerstalking season has begun and an online guide to where shoot...