Bothy group takes on another hut as it looks to future

The organisation that cares for open shelters in Britain’s uplands has added a new bothy to its list.

New sections opened on Wales coastal path

A new section of the All Wales Coast Path was officially opened by the Welsh environment minister. The 26km (16-mile) stretch on the Gower peninsul...

Ramblers' boss urges walkers to back coast path plan

The boss of Britain’s biggest walking charity today urged the public to get behind its campaign to stop the axing of work on England’s coastal path.

Rebuilt Dales bridge opens for walkers

An exhibition bridge has been opened in the Yorkshire Dales after being transported stone by stone to its new site.

Chemicals 'may have led to algae build-up' on Windermere

A conservation charity said the use of chemicals in washing detergents may be partly responsible for the growth of poisonous algae that led to the postponement of a major wild-swimming event.

Heritage landscape at heart of walking and riding festival

It’s the landscape that inspired the Brontë sisters and the late poet laureate Ted Hughes and, though not as well known as the national parks that sandwich it, it offers landscapes and villages steeped in history.

Pothole club opens Gaping Gill's wonders to walkers

The wonders of the deep are available to walkers this week as Yorkshire’s largest underground cavern is opened up to non-cavers.

Highlands gold company finds another source after park refusal

The Australian company which has been refused permission to reopen a gold mine in the Scottish Highlands said it may have found another source of the precious metal nearby.

Success for beaver trial as babies make appearance

Baby beavers have been spotted in a remote Scottish forest where a trial breeding programme is taking place.