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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.

Euro grant will help Three Peaks walkers avoid worst bog

Future walkers on one of the country’s most challenging walks will be able to keep their feet dry thanks to a cash boost from the European outdoors industry.

Electric power provides Peak performance boost for cyclists

Cyclists whose muscle strength is not up to the mark can power along trails in a national park with the help of new electric bikes.

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.

Government pledges to keep Coastguard rescue helicopters flying

The Government has pledged to keep search and rescue helicopters flying as a Coastguard contract nears its end.

Lowe Alpine moves back to UK after buy-out by Rab owner

A Derbyshire-based company has bought one of the world’s best known outdoor brands after Italian banks forced a creditors’ agreement on the troubled owner.