All I want for Christmas is a new footpath...

Loath as we are to mention the C-word so early – we hate the ads for hideous sofas and jingle-bells jollity just as much as anyone in the midst of dark, miserable November – we have come across a festive gift for the fellwalker who has everything.

DVD launch brings historic commons into focus

Tomorrow will see the launch of a 21st century initiative to protect ancient open land which is under threat.

Take That frontman to lead B-list charity attempt on Kili

Oversized Radio 1 motormouth Chris Moyles is among ‘celebrities’ who will tackle Africa’s highest mountain next year to raise cash for charity.

Grizedale out of bounds as rally drivers take to tracks

If you go down to the woods this month, you’re in for a noisy surprise. Much of Grizedale Forest will be out of bounds to walkers as more than 10...

Health boss: 'make marathon organisers pay rescue costs'

Cumbria’s health chief today waded into the flood of comments swirling around the aborted Original Mountain Marathon last weekend.

Council fails footpath gold standard, says Ramblers' chief

A council which is bottom of the league for its footpaths must try harder. That was the uncompromising message from Ramblers’ Association chairma...

Environment first for larger national park, says trust

Protection of the natural environment must be at the forefront of an enlarged Cairngorms national park.

Kate is Walkers Are Welcome patron

The Ramblers’ Association chairman Kate Ashbrook has been appointed patron of a nationwide network to help walkers.

Minority group work will continue in Dales

A three-and-a-half-year project to encourage members of ethnic minorities to use national parks has come to an end – but organisers have pledged to carry on the work to ensure people carry on walking.