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TV film will show off-roaders' national park clash

More details of an upcoming television series looking at controversies in Britain’s national parks were released today.

Lakeland event puts walkers in the dark

Walkers will be in the dark at an event in the Lake District. And organisers will be praying for clear skies at the Ennerdale gathering aimed at in...

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...

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.

Gathering of experts will offer free safety advice to hillgoers

Outdoor enthusiasts are being invited to clue themselves up on how to keep safe on the hills at a gathering next month.

War of words breaks out as Honister zip-wire decision approaches

A war of words has broken out over plans for a white-knuckle tourist attraction on a Lake District fell.

Rescuers praise walkers' 'excellent' care of injured friend

Rescuers praised the actions of a group of walkers who took ‘excellent’ care of their injured friend after she slipped on a Lakeland fell.

To climb or not to climb: survey leaves munrobaggers with dilemma

Munrobaggers close to finishing their round with an eye on the remote Fisherfield Forest may wish to delay their project as uncertainty surrounds the status of one of the listed peaks.

Gear firm helps cyclists' 12,000-mile charity trip

A gear manufacturer is sponsoring a group planning to cycle from London to Cape Town to help the street children of Africa.

On test: Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody

Could the fleece-killer be, ironically, a merino-wool based top that, ahem, provides a more social atmosphere than its synthetic rivals?.

Rescued walker tells 'heroes' of nightmares after fall

A walker who fell from Yorkshire’s highest peak told of her enduring nightmares after her ordeal, when she met rescuers who saved her life.

Blue plaque marks start of Wainwright's first 'long walk'

Enthusiasts have unveiled a blue plaque marking the starting point of the first long-distance journey of author Alfred Wainwright.

Record four golden eagle deaths head Scottish list of shame

The poisoning of four golden eagles could be just the tip of the iceberg, a conservation charity said.

English Coast Path may become 'just a dream'

England’s coastal path could be lost before walkers have the chance to set foot on it. Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group said the est...

New high-tech vehicle puts rescuers in control

One of the country’s oldest rescue teams has brought its communications into the 21st century with a new control vehicle packed with the latest gear.

Honest walkers earn praise after adding to forgotten donation tub

Hillwalkers on a popular Scottish munro have been praised for their honesty. The National Trust for Scotland said walkers tackling Ben Lomond had s...

Craftsman plans to help woodland walkers get lost

A craftsman has plans to make people get lost in the woods. Drystone waller Mark Ellis hopes to realise his vision of a giant maze in a North Yorks...

Motorbike group helps national park staff mend Roman track

A group of motorcyclists have helped repair a stretch of Roman road in a national park, which was damaged by last winter’s snow and ice.

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