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Project worker aims to protect 'lost' common land for walkers and riders

Campaigners are combining to launch a project to protect lost common land. The Open Spaces Society has joined the British Horse Society in funding ...

Walkers lose access battle as inspector backs Vixen Tor owner

Walkers will be barred from a Dartmoor beauty spot that has been at the centre of an access battle, after a planning inspector ruled there was no right of way across the land.

Minister signals switch to more local power on national park bodies

Two of England’s national parks will hold pilot direct elections for members under a package of changes announced today by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that signals a move to increased local power on parks' governing bodies.

Pheasant shooting firm fined for national park damage

A shooters’ rights group has condemned a company after it was fined for damaging an important conservation site in a national park.

Trust's 3.8 million members called to arms over Government planning threats

The head of England’s largest conservation charity has issued a call to arms to its 3.8 million members to challenge the coalition Government’s plans to change planning law.

Coastguard officers help lost Dales walkers 70 miles away

Three lost walkers in the Yorkshire Dales were rescued after being helped by Coastguard officers 70 miles away.

Mountain rescuers called to Lakeland yacht mayday

A rescue team was stood down after a Lake District mayday call turned out to be a false alarm Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to a call from police at 5pm today, Friday, after reports that a yacht was sinking on Ullswater.

Anniversary praise for pioneer council working for common good

A leading outdoor campaigner has praised a pioneering organisation which led the way on opening up the countryside to walkers and riders.

Concern as Government plans to ditch adventure licensing body

The coalition Government plans to scrap the body set up to license children's adventurous activities.

Challengers will be on edge in rescue team fundraiser

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to encourage contestants in a fundraising challenge this weekend.

Dangerous driving charge for man accused of Snowdon 4x4 ascent

The man who is alleged to have driven a 4x4 to within a few hundred yards of Snowdon’s summit faced a fresh charge when he appeared in court today.

Rescuers exchange vows after leader's zip-wire arrival

A rescue team member made a dramatic entrance at a Pennine venue when he arrived by sliding down a zip-wire.

Snowdon 4x4 removed in railway operation

The rogue pickup that has been an unwelcome adornment to Wales’s highest mountain for the last few days has been removed.

Rescuers use boat to reach injured walker

Mountain rescuers used a boat to reach a walker who had fallen and injured himself. Coniston Mountain Rescue Team was helped by staff from Coniston...

Snowdon 4x4 driver: 'It was on my list of things to do'

The latest addition to Wales’s highest mountain remains stuck a few hundred metres below the summit as the national park authority ponders how to remove the unwelcome unofficial tourist attraction.

Rescuers' plea for support as Treasury grant fails to impress

A mountain rescue team is appealing for the public’s support after revealing the recent Government grant will still leave them short of cash.

Rescue team quick to help injured moorland mountain biker

A mountain biker was rescued from a remote Pennine trail after injuring himself. The 38-year-old was on the Cut Gate bridleway east of Bleaklow tod...

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...