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Wildlife boss welcomes fine for obstructing inspector

An animal-health chief has welcomed a fine imposed on a Cumbria man who obstructed a wildlife inspector.

Anger and fury: the noise from the black stuff on Snowdon

There's gold in them thar hills, for journalists chasing silly-season 'fury' as political correctness envelops the slopes of Snowdon.

Common-ground report urges greens peace

A campaign group has produced a guide to finding common ground when protecting the nation’s green spaces.

Government warned of 'devastating' effects of outdoors cuts

Slashing spending on Britain’s great outdoors will have a devastating effect, a campaign group has warned.

Peak park considers sell-off of prime climbing site

One of the Peak District’s most popular climbing venues could be put up for sale. The sale of land at The Roaches in Staffordshire is one option ...

Mountain body welcomes China's Everest ban on children

The international body that represents mountaineers has welcomed China’s decision to ban under-18s climbing Everest.

Activists vow to keep fighting for vineyard-site access

Protestors have vowed will keep returning to a disputed site in the South Downs until they are granted the right to roam.

New guidebook follows in Wainwright's solitary footsteps

There are, according to the Long Distance Walkers Association, more than 1,000 long-distance paths criss-crossing Britain.

Parking in the park: Snowdonia's gridlock under scrutiny

Up to 700,000 people slog up the main paths to Wales’s highest mountain every year, and the limited car parks in the area are bursting at the seams.

Cairn Gorm funicular to allow walkers on to mountain

Walkers will be allowed to get the train to the top of one of Scotland’s highest mountains for the first time.

Record-breaking dry spell brings fire risk to mountains

Britain’s weather continues to break records, with the announcement today that the country has had its driest first six months of any year since 1929.

New Highland wolves plan sparks objections

Scotland’s mountaineering body says it will object to the latest plans for the introduction of wild animals into a Highland estate.

National park bosses approve camping ban plan

A ban on wild camping along a stretch of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail came a step closer this week.

Fell path repairs help lake water quality

Footpath repair work on a Cumbrian fell is helping improve water quality in a lake 7km (4½ miles) away.

Outdoor groups wait as Government stops barring scheme

Outdoor bodies that were gearing up for a new child-protection regime next month are left pondering the future after the Government announced the scheme was being put on ice.