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Longest new stretch of new England Coast Path opens in Somerset
The longest new section of the England Coast Path officially opened to the public today. Natural England’s chairman Andrew Sells marked the openi...
Kayakers urged to take care as search continues for missing paddler Jason Chung Yai-Ho
Police are appealing to paddlers to be prepared before they take to the water. The plea from Police Scotland came after a major search for a missin...
National Trust and Ramblers welcome Rory Stewart's Coast Path 2020 pledge
Two major charities have welcomed the news that England’s coastal path is on course for completion in five years’ time.
Ramblers say England Coast Path 'out in cold' in Chancellor's statement
Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity said it was concerned the England Coast Path had been left out in the cold in Chancellor’s autumn statement.
Mountaineers welcome decision on Ben Wyvis windfarm appeal
Mountaineers have welcomed a decision to reject an appeal against the refusal to allow a windfarm on the slopes of a prominent Highland mountain.
National trail apps bring Bram Stoker's Dracula to life for Whitby walkers
Visitors on a national trail will be able to experience gothic horror as they walk in the footsteps of a famous Victorian author.
Profits from Cicerone Nepal trekking book will help earthquake survivors
Profits from a new guidebook to trekking in Nepal will go to help charities in the Himalayan country dealing with the aftermath of the recent earthquakes.
Work begins to restore popular footpath on Assynt mountain Quinag
Work has begun on repairing a footpath on a popular Highlands mountain. Local workers will restore the route on Quinag in Assynt, where walkers’ ...
Plans revealed for latest section of England Coast Path in Dorset
The Government’s official outdoors body has published plans for the latest stretch of the proposed England Coast Path.
Photographer Ian Cameron snaps up Scottish landscape prize with 'ancient Pentax'
A photographer who eschews modern digital equipment has snapped up first prize in a landscape competition.
Government approves 70-mile section of England Coast Path along North Sea shore
The longest stretch of England’s coastal path so far proposed was given approval by the Government today.
Minister Rory Stewart pledges England Coast Path cash is safe
A Westminster environment minister has pledged that cash for the England Coast Path is safe. Rory Stewart, parliamentary under-secretary at the Dep...
National trail volunteers enjoy coastal walks during Whitby meeting
Volunteers from England and Wales’s official long-distance paths met in a national park at the weekend.
Mountain council warns cash restraints could delay national parks' expansion
The organisation that represents hillwalkers and climbers in England and Wales said spending cuts could threaten the extension to two national parks announced today.
Review: Fife Coastal Path by Sandra Bardwell and Jacquetta Megarry
This comprehensive little book will guide walkers undertaking the route around the ancient kingdom of Fife.
Northern Traverse runners will race across Wainwright's Coast to Coast route
We’re not sure Alfred would have approved, in fact we’re pretty sure it would have brought a frown to the brow of the opinionated fellwalker.
Ramblers urge Scots to Get Outdoors to mark 50th anniversary
A campaigning walking charity is hoping Scots will Get Outdoors to help the group celebrate its 50th birthday.
Pull on your boots and head for Asturias, Spain's walkers' green paradise
Asturias in northern Spain is a far cry from the crowded resort beaches, with soaring mountains and peaceful coastal walks.