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Ingleborough from Clapham
The ascent of Ingleborough via the private Ingleborough estate and Gaping Gill, with alternatives for those who can't pay or won't pay.
2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...
European court throws out final appeal for Peak quarry
Owners of a controversial Peak District site have lost their bid to appeal to a European court to allow continued large-scale limestone quarrying.
Volunteer cave rescuers pick up Queen's award
A cave and mountain rescue group has received royal approval for its volunteer work. The Cave Rescue Organisation, based in Clapham in the Yorkshir...
Rebuilt Dales bridge opens for walkers
An exhibition bridge has been opened in the Yorkshire Dales after being transported stone by stone to its new site.
Walkers will have new bridge thanks to drystone experts
Craftsmen have made an unusual donation to a national park: a drystone bridge. The bridge, made from local limestone and sandstone, was originally ...
Royal visit will start cave rescuers' celebrations
A member of the royal family will visit the world’s oldest operational cave rescue team. The Duke of Kent will tomorrow meet members of the Cave ...
Dales welcome for Balkan visitors
The Yorkshire Dales this week played host to visitors from three Balkan states during a fact-finding tour of the national park.
Council rejects Lake District national park extension
Cumbria councillors have rejected proposals for enlarging England’s biggest national park. They say it would lead to higher house prices and tigh...
Ingleborough from Horton in Ribblesdale
The route to Ingleborough from Horton in Ribblesdale, via Sulber Nick...
New book will help walkers make sense of the Lake District landscape
Peter Wilson is a keen hillwalker, runner and cyclist. The Lancashire-born outdoor enthusiast also happens to be a Reader in Quaternary Science at the...
Man dies after fall from Dales crag
A man has died after falling from a Yorkshire Dales crag which is a favourite with climbers. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called at about 11.35...
Whernside: Yorkshire's highest point, with a hint of Cumbria
England’s biggest county can claim a few records, but when it comes to the heights of its hills, Yorkshire’s record books can be a little confusing.
Pothole club opens Gaping Gill's wonders to walkers
The wonders of the deep are available to walkers this week as Yorkshire’s largest underground cavern is opened up to non-cavers.
Wainwright calendar cash will go to mountain rescue
Mountain rescuers will benefit from this year’s sales of a Calendar produced by fans of the late Alfred Wainwright.
Peak quarrying worries as firm considers Europe appeal
The long battle to save one of the Peak District’s most contentious stretches of countryside is not over, campaigners have warned.
Comedy duo's Dales filming trip impresses
Comedians Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan have been enjoying the Yorkshire Dales scenery while filming for their latest venture.
Climber airlifted after Cheddar fall
A climber was airlifted from a crag after a fall on a route in the Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, yesterday.