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'Ginger group' says forest panel risks ignoring public's views

A Government-appointed panel on forests will come under close scrutiny from a newly formed pressure group.

Outdoors bodies say politicians must act to control hill-track spread

Outdoors campaigners say the Scottish Government must act now to control the spread of controversial vehicle tracks across the country’s wild lands.

Praise from bosses after ex-Ramblers director's OBE

Ramblers chiefs have paid tribute to their former Wales director who was appointed an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Dales 'great wall' will aid Coast to Coast walkers

Walkers on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route will benefit from work carried out by volunteers on a footpath through the Yorkshire Dales.

Motor ban on eroded national park route is 'last resort'

National park bosses have agreed to ban off-roaders from a centuries-old public highway as a ‘last resort’ to stop further damage.

Rivers, coasts and wetlands worth £1.3bn, scientists say

Scientists have put a price on Britain’s nature following groundbreaking research. Living with a view of green space is worth up to £300 a year,...

Children help create gateway to Cuillin range

Schoolchildren on a Hebridean isle have helped create part of a gateway to one of Scotland’s most challenging climbing ridges.

Visitors warned not to spread 'devastating' moorland plant disease

Walkers and climbers are being asked to take care not to spread a devastating disease affecting plants in one of the Peak District’s most popular climbing areas.

Ramblers boss will join new canal charity board

The Ramblers chief will join the board of the new charity that will oversee Britain’s canals. The coalition Government is removing British Waterw...

Green Kate sees red over Whitehall challenge to outdoor laws

The coalition Government’s online Red Tape Challenge is ridiculous, according to a leading outdoors campaigner, and it would be madness to scrap some of the laws under consideration.

New boat service offers Lomond munrobaggers a watery start

Walkers heading for Scotland’s most southerly munro can now start their journey by train and boat. A new timetabled waterbus service across Loch ...

Pathways: journeys along Britain's historic byways

Authors Nicholas Rudd-Jones and David Stewart chart the development of Britain's paths and suggest routes to follow.

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Lake District pass closed to motors as 300-year dispute ends

Motor traffic will be banned from a Lake District route after a Government inspector settled an argument going back almost 300 years.

Former minister is new Ramblers president in Wales

A former Government minister is the new president of the Ramblers in Wales. Jane Davidson served as Labour’s Minister for Environment, Sustainabi...

Highland estate manager had 'enough poison to kill all UK's birds of prey'

A manager on a Highland estate today pleaded guilty to possessing enough illegal pesticide to kill every bird of prey in Britain.

Footpaths at risk from weather as climate changes, says report

Extreme weather which is becoming more common with climate change will put a strain on Scotland’s footpath network, a Government body said.

Ramblers' hope for crossing at Highland 'Berlin Wall' site

Campaigners are confident a crossing for walkers and riders will be in place within a couple of years where an ancient route crosses the main Highland road.