National park set to recruit 'junior rangers'

A national park will launch a service to encourage teenagers to become ‘junior rangers’. The Lake District National Park Authority has appointe...

Mountain body upbeat on safety as incidents drop to 30-year low

The number of mountain rescue incidents in Scotland has fallen to a 30-year-low, according to the representative body for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers.

Vixen Tor owner fights footpath across 'private' crag

A public inquiry into the long-running saga of access to a Dartmoor crag has reopened, six months after snow and ice led to the abandonment of the hearing last winter.

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...

National park bosses vow to act on off-roaders after public rally

National park bosses have vowed to act on the problems caused by off-roaders damaging routes. The Peak District National Park Authority’s audit, ...

Repairs start for Lakeland fell route damaged by floods

Repairs began this week on a high-level Lakeland walking and cycling route damaged in the 2009 floods.

Win your own copy of Isles at the Edge of the Sea

We have copies of Jonny Muir's new book Isles at the Edge of the Sea to give away to three lucky winners.

Cumbria councillors reject national park growth plans

Councillors in Cumbria have objected to the enlargement of two national parks which would see their planning and countryside access powers switched to the national park authorities in the selected areas.

Moorland trails follow haunts of notorious highwayman

Walkers and mountain bikers have the chance to travel on moorland tracks once stalked by a dangerous highwayman.