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Dales club offers chance to Try Caving

A caving club is offering outdoor enthusiasts the chance to venture underground. The Yorkshire Subterranean Society is again offering a Try Caving ...

The Dragon's Back is back: 200-mile mountain race is revived

One of the hardest challenge races ever run – over the mountains of Wales, from north coast to south –will be staged again, 20 years after the first, and so far only event.

Injured caver airlifted after underground abseil fall

A caver was airlifted from a fell after suffering injuries in an underground fall. The 22-year-old man injured both ankles when he lost control dur...

Cave wedding for Jude follows underground hen party

Two outdoor enthusiasts will tie the knot deep below the Yorkshire Dales, and the bride will wear special ‘weddington boots’.

Tunnel vision extends Peak route for walkers and cyclists

An innovative national park route which passes through four former railway tunnels will open later this month.

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale via the Pennine Way

Jon the crowds on the most popular route up Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Easy navigation makes this route easy to follow...

Underground, overground, and not a Womble in sight

A festival celebrating the outdoor world’s ups and downs will take place in the Yorkshire Dales. Ingleton’s Overground Underground will feature...

Ingleborough: the complete walking guide

It’s easy to see how the mistaken view was once formed that Ingleborough was England’s highest mountain.

Ingleborough from Ingleton

One of the most popular ascents routes, via the isolated farmstead of Crina Bottom...

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.

Pendle Hill from Barley

Take a short, steep walk up the witches' hill for some great views from the peak that inspired the vision for a new religion.

Chance to check out the chicks as Dales falcons take to the skies

Three new arrivals in the Yorkshire Dales are proving popular with visitors. The peregrine falcon chicks born to parents on Malham Cove are now tak...

Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell

Save your ascent of the highest hill in the Pennines for a clear day to enjoy superlative views....

Climber who died in quarry fall is named

A climber who died when he fell from a rockface has been named. Adrian Bridge, 60, of Gwernymynydd, Flintshire, fell while on a route at Pot Hole Q...

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale, via Plover Hill

Add a little interest to the ascent of Pen-y-ghent by taking in a visit to England's biggest hole and neighbouring Plover Hill.

From Austwick Distance: 8.6km (5⅔ miles) Ascent: 590m (1,936ft) Navigation: good navigation skills required, especially in poor visibility – some off-path walking Strenuousness: steep ascents on to Norber and final section of path on to Ingleborough summit Trickiness: no exposure, but rocky sections The route starts in the village of Austwick, a haven of peace just a stone’s throw from the busy A65.