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Children of jailed Kinder trespassers will help mark 80th anniversary

The children of two of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers who were jailed for their part in the incident will take part in the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the event.

Vango expands its blow-up tent range

Scottish tent brand Vango has expanded its range of innovative inflatable-beam tents for the new season.

Government agency seeks possible buyers for troubled Cairn Gorm ski resort

Scotland’s busiest ski resort may be put up for sale this year. The CairnGorm Mountain snowsports centre, along with its controversial funicular ...

Government farming reforms mean 'uncertain time' for walkers

Walking and outdoors campaigners said Whitehall moves to relax farming regulations could put parts of the countryside out of bounds to recreational visitors.

Access fears as Ramblers condemn council land sell-off

The Ramblers have condemned the decision by a local authority to sell off parts of an area of outstanding natural beauty despite a 35,000-name petition against the move.

National park goldmine will go ahead after cash pledges by developer

National park bosses have given the go-ahead for Scotland’s only working gold mine after cash pledges from the developers.

Inspector confirms motors ban on Lake District route

A popular Lakeland track will remain closed to motor traffic after a ruling by an inspector. The decision ends more than 30 years of uncertainty ov...

Bridge work will close part of national park trail

Walkers and cyclists are being warned part of a popular trail will be closed for at least two months.

Anniversary events will evoke spirit of Kinder mass trespass

Ramblers in period gear will re-enact a moorland walk that led to the imprisonment of five activists 80 years ago.

How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps

How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...

Peak fund grant will help create Kinder Trespass archive

A two-year project to create an archive of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass has received a cash boost. The Peak District National Park Authority’s ...

Outdoors groups say landowners' plans would hit access for walkers

Outdoor campaigners have accused the country landowners’ organisation of reneging on a two-year-old agreement to work together on rights of way.

Walkers offered chance to take to the hills with outdoors broadcaster

Visitors to a mountain festival will be able to take to the hills with one of the best known outdoor writers of the day.

Climbing instructor vows to carry on after racist arson attack

A climbing instructor who introduces town-dwelling young people to the outdoors has vowed to continue his work after his gear was destroyed in an arson attack.

Smartphone app aims to cut Snowdon mountain rescue callouts

An MP will today unveil a smartphone application aimed at cutting the number of mountain rescue callouts in north Wales.

Lakeland paths and tracks to close for rally cars

Walkers and mountain bikers are being warned to avoid some of the Lake District’s forests when the customary peace of the area will be broken by the sound of more than 100 rally cars speeding along tracks.