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National park gathering told: there's still unfinished access business

The boss of Britain’s oldest national conservation body told a gathering today there is still unfinished business for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts in Dartmoor.

Vixen Tor owner fights footpath across 'private' crag

A public inquiry into the long-running saga of access to a Dartmoor crag has reopened, six months after snow and ice led to the abandonment of the hearing last winter.

Euro grant will help Three Peaks walkers avoid worst bog

Future walkers on one of the country’s most challenging walks will be able to keep their feet dry thanks to a cash boost from the European outdoors industry.

Aritist's Three Peaks gift will help upkeep of her subjects

An artist will donate part of her commission from an exhibition featuring the Yorkshire Three Peaks to a scheme to help their upkeep.

Packs will help families explore national trail

Families tackling part of a national trail can learn more about the wildlife and heritage on the route.

Walkers needed to join rescue leader in Lancashire moorland challenge

A mountain rescue leader will be among walkers tackling a gruelling 68km (42-mile) challenge next month to raise funds for his team.

Pathways: journeys along Britain's historic byways

Authors Nicholas Rudd-Jones and David Stewart chart the development of Britain's paths and suggest routes to follow.

Visitors warned not to spread 'devastating' moorland plant disease

Walkers and climbers are being asked to take care not to spread a devastating disease affecting plants in one of the Peak District’s most popular climbing areas.

'Near perfect' conditions help more than 2,000 finish Ten Tors Challenge

More than 2,000 teenagers completed the gruelling Ten Tors Challenge at the weekend, in conditions described by organisers as near perfect.

Rescuer rides 350 miles to boost team's funds

A member of a volunteer rescue team cycled more than 350 miles (563km) to raise funds for his team. Jim Webster set himself a target of getting nor...

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.

Bodies team up to boost national park birds of prey

Bosses in a national park have teamed up with four other bodies to try to boost the population of birds of prey.

Moorland trails follow haunts of notorious highwayman

Walkers and mountain bikers have the chance to travel on moorland tracks once stalked by a dangerous highwayman.

Three Peaks challenger airlifted after leg fracture

A walker was airlifted from a fellside after suffering a suspected broken leg. The 43-year-old man was taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks cha...

Grouse moor gamekeeper's £10,000 bill for wildlife offences

A gamekeeper has been ordered to pay costs of £10,000 and carry out 100 hours community service for attempting to trap and kill birds of prey.

Rescuers' stretcher team prepares for pithy performance

You’ve heard of the Red Arrows and the Falcons parachute display team; now meet: the Pith Helmets. The Woodhead Mountain Rescue Formation Stretch...

National park plea to keep dogs under control as birds nest

Right-to-roam walkers are being urged to keep their dogs under control to avoid upsetting ground-nesting birds in a national park.

Last minute access bar puts Fellsman race in jeopardy

A long-distance challenge event that has run for almost 50 years was put in jeopardy at the last minute when land managers told organisers they would not let participants cross their land.