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Doc Martin actor opens England's third-longest national trail

England’s third-longest national trail was officially opened today by actor Martin Clunes. The television star cut a ribbon at Far Moor Bridge ne...

Welcome for first ever Scots path order for trail extension across estate

Scotland’s environment minister confirmed the first ever compulsory path order today to force an estate to allow an extension of the Speyside Way across its land.

Climbing wall bosses determined to open despite lead-theft setback

Bosses at a new indoor climbing centre say they are determined to open on time despite thieves stripping the roof of its lead.

Second bothy opens on Hebridean isle

Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts now have access to a second bothy on a Hebridean isle. The Mountain Bothies Association has taken over the care of ...

Views sought on plans to bring 'localism' to England's national trails

The Government’s official body for the outdoors today outlined plans to bring localism to England’s national trails.

Views sought on next two stretches of English coast path

The Government’s advisory body on the outdoors has started a consultation on the next stretches of English coastline to be opened up to public access.

Ramblers' new head: 'Walkers are indebted to charity's volunteers'

The Ramblers new head said walkers should realise they are indebted to the charity’s volunteers for securing better access in the outdoors.

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.

Manchester Rambler rendition will launch week of Kinder Trespass events

The village of Edale will resound to the echoes of a traditional ramblers’ song during celebrations of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass next week.

Queen's award marks mountain rescuers' volunteering efforts

A mountain rescue team has gained a royal award for its volunteering activities. The Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team was one of 112 vo...

Plenty of space for camping as tent team sets altitude record

Perhaps it’s something in the air, but the team at Scottish outdoor brand Vango went stratospheric with their latest jaunt: space camping.

All well as woolly jumper rescuers find their quarry

Mountain rescuers were called out to help what they termed a ‘woolly jumper’ and a Good Samaritan teenager.

Access group welcomes Government plans to update 'lost' paths on maps

Access campaigners welcomed coalition Government moves to speed up the process of registering ‘lost’ footpaths and other rights of way.

More than a thousand took part in Kinder anniversary events

More than a thousand walkers braved some of the worst April weather to take to the hills to celebrate pioneers of access to the countryside.

Weekend of events will launch Wales Coast Path

Hundreds of walkers will pull on their boots this weekend to celebrate the opening of the world’s longest coastal path round a whole nation.

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.