National park group welcomes plan to bury more power lines

The Government body that oversees electricity distribution is recommending the extension of a scheme that has seen unsightly power lines buried in national parks.

Christensen takes the helm at Natural England

The acting chair of the Government’s advisory body on the natural environment has been confirmed as its head.

Cancer man Daryl will recreate Tom's Coast to Coast effort

A cancer patient will follow in the steps of one of his inspirational friends who completed the Coast to Coast walk while in the terminal stages of the disease.

Outdoor retailer's deal is vital for survival

One of the country’s leading outdoor retailers faces a crunch meeting at the end of this month when it will ask its property landlords and shareholders to approve a survival plan.

Do outdoor activities prompt 'egotistical posturing'?

Hands up if you’ve ever heard of the John Muir Award (put it down if you’re a member of the John Muir Trust – that’s cheating).

Landowners urge MPs to throw out coastal access bill

England’s landowners’ organisation today launched a rearguard action to thwart the introduction of coastal access.

Bag Crianlarich's twin peaks in one day

The giant twin peaks of Crianlarich, Ben More and Stob Binnein, are a great destination which, on a clear day, will give a fabulous vista of the Highland mountains..

Lakes 'checkpoint' will advise walkers heading for hills

Walkers heading for the Lakeland fells next weekend will face a checkpoint to ensure they have the correct gear.

Mosaic champions get the Lakeland 'buzz'

Would-be ‘champions’ from across the North-West gathered in the Lake District in a bid to encourage more visits to the area from ethnic minorities.