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Helicopter forced to abort rescue despite 'amazing flying'

A rescue helicopter had to abort its mission as high winds prevented it airlifting an injured walker in Snowdonia.

National park plea to keep dogs under control as birds nest

Right-to-roam walkers are being urged to keep their dogs under control to avoid upsetting ground-nesting birds in a national park.

New walking route bears name of right-of-way stalwart

A new long-distance footpath will bear the name of a tireless rights-of-way campaigner who died just days before she was due to receive an award from the Ramblers.

National park on fire alert after six moorland blazes

Bosses in a national park that has been hit by six moorland blazes recently have pleaded with the public to take extra care not to start fires.

Award expedition teenager rescued after collapsing

A teenager on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award had to be rescued after collapsing on a fell. The 14-year-old girl was on a footpath near Hoober Edge a...

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale via the Pennine Way

Jon the crowds on the most popular route up Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Easy navigation makes this route easy to follow...

Honister mine owner Mark Weir dies in helicopter crash

Controversial Lake District mine owner Mark Weir has died in a helicopter crash near his Honister business.

Coast to Coast Path reopens after landslip

Walkers can now embark on the Coast to Coast Walk safely with the reopening of the first section of the path.

Bleaklow from Longdendale

Pity poor Bleaklow. Few have a good word to say about this boggy hulk, glowering above the busy valley of Longdendale, itself a victim of human engine...

Of mines and men: hill sleuths settle the score on county's top

Is a slag heap really the highest point of an East Midlands county, or is it somewhere even less impressive.

Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires

Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.

Ranger follows family tradition with bridleway bridge

A national park ranger followed in a family tradition to help bridge a moorland beck that barred the way for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

Ex-lecturer will keep an eye on footpaths

A retired university lecturer will be the eyes and ears of an outdoors campaigning body. Jay Kynch will represent the Open Spaces Society in the so...

National park drops legal challenge to Government

A national park authority has dropped legal action against a Government department it said had failed to consult properly on cuts to its budget.

Mountain festival adopts Lakeland tourism charity

The organisers of this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival have teamed up with a charity that supports sustainable tourism and conservation in the Lake District.

Bequest continues to help walkers stay on the right path

Walkers will be able to find their way around footpaths thanks to the foresightedness of a man who died more than 50 years ago.

Joint patrols stepped up after off-roaders smash walls

National park rangers have teamed up with police to tackle illegal off-roading after an incident in which two Land Rovers smashed through drystone walls to escape a police officer.