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Campaigner Kate Ashbrook blasts plans to curtail open-space rights

A leading outdoors campaigner said coalition Government proposals will do away with ancient rights used to guarantee public use of open spaces.

Ten years on, Kate Ashbrook recalls victory in 'Hoogstraten path' case

The reopening of Framfield footpath number nine may not sound much like milestone in the struggle for walkers’ access.

WIN a £50 Trimm backpack with SportPursuit

SportPursuit and grough are offering another great prize in our free-to-enter competition, this time a £50 Trimm 28 litre Compact Backpack .

Lakes charity urges councillors to halt Ennerdale nuclear dump process

An environmental charity is calling on councillors to halt the process that could lead to nuclear waste being buried under the Lake District.

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

Peak District bikers succeed in lifting traffic ban on Chapel Gate track

A judge has quashed an order banning off-roaders from a Peak District track. The national park authority has had an experimental order in place for...

Naked Rambler Stephen Gough sentenced to five more months in jail

The Naked Rambler will spend another spell behind bars after being found guilty of a breach of the peace.

Mountain rescue doctor will tackle five-day Dragon's Back Race as fundraiser

A member of a mountain rescue team will tackle a gruelling five-day mountain race to raise funds for his team.

Public have extra month to view peregrines at Dales site

A scheme that allows visitors to get to see of some of the Yorkshire Dales’ most interesting residents has been extended for a month.

Naked Rambler Stephen Gough behind bars after alleged Asbo breach

The Naked Rambler is back behind bars, this time south of the border. Stephen Gough was remanded in custody today for allegedly breaching an anti-s...

Speeding fine for Fiennes after being clocked at 98mph on Highland road

Adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been fined for speeding at nearly 100mph on one of the Highlands’ major roads.

Fine for Newham Council after DofE teen scarred for life in stove fire

A council has been fined after a girl on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition was engulfed in flames in an incident involving a camp stove.

Rescuers' anger as jailed Snowdon 4x4 driver Craig Williams sparks search

Mountain rescuers criticised the man who was today convicted of driving his 4x4 to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, after he sparked another search during his trial.

Ramblers threaten court action over closed footpath on Sussex coast

A Ramblers group is threatening to take court action against a water company it says has unlawfully blocked a footpath.

Lancashire police appeal for information after shot buzzard found by walker

Police are appealing for information after a buzzard had to be put down after being shot. The bird was found by a walker at a Scout camp in West La...

Farm manager Tom McKellar fined after poison find following eagle death

A farm manager has been fined £1,200 for possessing a banned poison so toxic a quarter of a teaspoon’s worth can kill a man.

National park is pioneer in heritage-crime crackdown

A national park has joined a countrywide drive to crack down on heritage crime. The Peak District National Park Authority will target thieves and v...