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View from the top: one national park boss's plan to cope with cuts

The boss of England’s biggest national park has pledged to continue providing outdoor enthusiasts with the same services despite having its cash cut.

Ramblers urge council to reverse footpath staff lay-offs

The boss of Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group will today see at first hand the problems caused by cuts to rights of way staff.

Sea Kings set to be scrapped as private rescue plans resurface

The privatisation of Britain’s search and rescue helicopters looks to be back on the agenda, with two newspapers reporting an expected announcement this week.

Mountain council cash helps Dales footpath repair

A mountaineering body has teamed up with a national park authority to repair one of the most popular routes in the Yorkshire Dales.

Mountain rescuers combine to help 150 stranded in snow

Record snowfall this week saw mountain rescue teams combine to help more than 150 motorists stranded on a South Yorkshire route.

Bumper snowfall leads to early Highland ski opening

A Scottish ski resort is opening earlier than in any season in the last 13 years. The Nevis Range facility on Aonach Mòr will operate this weekend...

Work starts on new Highland ski restaurant building

Work has begun on a new restaurant building in a Highland ski resort. Construction work on the new cafe and bar at the base of the Nevis Range faci...

Climbers and walkers unite in fight for access to Vixen Tor

Walkers and climbers will unite to fight for access to one of Dartmoor’s most spectacular landmarks.

Ramblers call for legal rethink after bull kills walker

Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity has called for a rethink on the law on keeping livestock in fields.

YHA urged to keep promises on Peak centre's work

Campaigners are urging the new operators of a national park learning centre to keep its promises made to authority bosses.

Mountaineers reminded: you have no right of rescue

With mountain rescue services back in the public spotlight again with the likely privatisation of search and rescue helicopters, there is a timely reminder from an expert of a sobering fact: there is no right of rescue for mountain-goers.

Helly looks to spring with new performance wear

It may be winter outside, but in Helly Hansen’s heart it’s spring. The Norwegian company is launching a range of high-performance outdoor wear ...

Inquiry is latest round in 30-year access battlle

A 30-year access battle continued today after landowners lodged objections to the granting of rights of way across a historic abbey site.

Pitch dark and minus 11C for helicopter rescue of climber

The crew of a Royal Navy helicopter has described a difficult rescue in freezing conditions on England’s third highest mountain.

Ramblers celebrate anniversary of right-to-roam law

A historic walkers’ law that naysayers predicted would cause problems will today be celebrated as a massive success.

Benighted fellwalkers keep mountain rescuers busy

Two walkers were rescued from a Lake District fell after being caught out by darkness. Members of the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team w...