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Ramblers urge Treasury to fund path repairs to support Covid-19 walking surge
Walkers’ campaigners are urging the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to stump up cash for path repairs as winter approaches.
Peak District walker dies in 50ft fall on Kinder Scout
A walker has died after falling 50ft on the Peak District’s highest hill. Kinder Mountain Rescue Team was alerted late on Easter Monday afternoon...
Ramblers: post-Brexit farming subsidies should depend on keeping paths clear
Farmers should only receive post-Brexit subsidies if they fulfil their responsibilities for maintaining footpaths across their land, the Ramblers said.
Plans unveiled for new England Coast Path stretches in North-East and Lincolnshire
The Government’s official outdoors body has published the latest plans for two stretches of the England Coast Path.
Tears, triumphs and terrors: Terry Abraham reveals his path to mountain film success
Film-maker Terry Abrahams reveals the rocky path to television fame, and admits to tears, penury and self-doubt before the success with his photogenic studies of Lakeland fells as they hit the screens.
Mountain biker with injured leg fourth callout for Calder Valley rescue team
An injured mountain biker was rescued after suffering a suspected broken leg in remote woods in the South Pennines.
Open Spaces Society plans celebrations to mark 150 years of campaigning
Britain’s oldest national conservation body is planning a big picnic to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Family and dog rescued after getting stuck on Broad Stand on Scafell
A family and their dog were rescued from a precarious position after getting stuck at a notorious accident blackspot on England’s second-highest mountain.
Death-fall teen Andrew Lucas's family agrees payment from Brathay group
The family of a teenager who died after a fall from a mountain five years ago have settled their legal claim against the trust that organised the expedition.
Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'
More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.
Explorer Paul Rose turns the lens on Yorkshire Dales for new BBC Two series
Explorer and mountaineer Paul Rose is turning his attention to the Yorkshire Dales for a new television series.
Milestone reached as Natural England says it's working on all parts of coastal path
Government agency Natural England says it is now officially working on the whole length of the planned England Coast Path.
Underground play will mark life of Lakeland 'professor of adventure' Millican Dalton
A play marking the 150th anniversary of an eccentric Lake District character who spent much of his time living in a cave will be staged deep underground.
The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events
A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.
Open Spaces Society celebrates 150 years of access 'battle honours'
Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation has produced a list of more than 100 ‘battle honours’ as it prepares to mark its 150th anniversary.
The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014
Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...
Three-hour rescue after climber falls 100ft on Wyndcliff near Chepstow
An injured climber was rescued from a south Wales cliff in a difficult operation lasting three hours.
Injured Pennine Way walker rescued six miles away from completing route
An injured walker had to be rescued just six miles short of completing the Pennine Way. The man, in his 60s and from Lincolnshire, had covered virt...