Ramblers: make English coast path 'envy of world'

England’s new coastal path should be the envy of the world, urged the Ramblers’ chief. More than a third of the country’s coastline has no of...

Scotland's mountains: 'tell walkers where to go'

Scotland stands accused of ‘mountain nihilism’ in its continuing opposition to adopting the practice of waymarking footpaths on its high ground.

Keep walkers on the verge, says society

Britain is on the verge of losing some of its most important walkers’ resources, according to a campaign group.

Solicitor Jackie is first woman head of conservation group

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has elected its first woman chairman. Jackie Warr, a solicitor, will head the Open Spaces Society –...

Scots mountain council in good shape, as numbers rise

Membership of the body that represents mountaineers north of the border broke the 10,000 mark this year, according to its annual report, released today.

Gordon says no to mountain rescue tax-break

Gordon Brown has turned down a plea to help Britain’s mountain rescue teams by exempting them from value added tax.

Final Legg as campaigning chairman Rodney steps down

The chairman of Britain’s oldest national conservation body is to step down. Access champion Rodney Legg has announced he will retire after 20 ye...

Court lifts motor ban on Dales green lanes

Motorists have won the right to use a green lane in the Yorkshire Dales, following a ruling of the High Court.

Scots mountaineers plead for rethink over Ramblers' closure

Scotland’s mountaineering body has called on the Ramblers to rethink the decision to close their Scottish office.