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Temperature drop catches out Lakeland climate-change visitors

A group of visitors looking at climate change in a national park were caught out by a sudden variation in the local climate as temperatures plunged by 12C overnight.

Pennine Bridleway bridge design gains plaudits

A bridge carrying a bridleway over a river has been highly commended for its outstanding design. The structure, which carries the Pennine Bridleway...

Chief hails 'commonsense' decision on Lakes and Dales park extensions

The decision to recommend the enlargement of two English national parks has been hailed as a victory for commonsense.

National Trust campaign goes on as Cameron moves to quell disquiet

The head of the National Trust has urged the charity’s members and supporters to continue pressuring the coalition Government over concerns about changes to planning laws.

Minister signals switch to more local power on national park bodies

Two of England’s national parks will hold pilot direct elections for members under a package of changes announced today by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that signals a move to increased local power on parks' governing bodies.

Businessman will walk three fells to help Three Peaks work

A photographer will raise cash to help maintain paths on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, by walking up an alternative trio of Dales hills.

Injured mountain biker airlifted after Lakeland accident

A mountain biker was rescued after injuring himself in a fall. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at 12.25pm today, Saturday, and six member...

Royal wedding gift will help save walkers' lives on Lakeland fells

A very special wedding present is now helping to save the lives of outdoor enthusiasts. The unique gift – an off-road vehicle – was passed on b...

Alan Hinkes talk will mark festival anniversary

Britain’s only summiteer of all the world’s 8,000m mountains will give a talk to mark the 10th anniversary of a walking festival.

Leo joins Berghaus TV adventure campaign team

Top British climber Leo Houlding will feature in gear manufacturer Berghaus’s first television campaign.

Duke will open new Ordnance Survey headquarters

The Duke of Edinburgh will today officially open the new headquarters of Britain’s official mapping agency, 42 years since he and the Queen opened the Ordnance Survey’s previous head office.

Ramblers chief Tom steps down

The head of Britain’s biggest walking campaign group is leaving the charity. The Ramblers’ chief executive Tom Franklin will step down from his...

Lost climbers, brawling campers and injured walker keep rescuers busy

A north Wales mountain rescue team had to contend with a mix of calls for help over the weekend, from brawling campers to lost climbers.

Canoe instructor who died in Cumbria is named

The canoe instructor who died after an incident on a Cumbrian river has been named. Grant Kinnie, 25, of Darlington, died in the Royal Victoria Hos...

Kayak instructor dies and student hospitalised after capsize incident

An instructor has died and a student is in hospital after a kayaking incident involving 11 people. The man died in hospital in Newcastle after bein...

Rescue dog finds pair stuck on mountain overnight

Two men were found by a search dog after surviving the night on a mountain ridge. The pair got stuck on Crib Goch on the Snowdon range, but were pr...