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Drystone-walling scheme takes prize in Park Protectors' contest

A scheme to encourage traditional drystone walling and fencing skills in a national park has scooped top prize in an inaugural competition.

Supporters urged to go in the red for mountain rescuers

Rescuers are appealing to outdoors enthusiasts to go in the red to show their support for the volunteer team.

Ex-MP will head Britain's oldest national park

A former Tory MP has been elected as chair of Britain’s oldest national park. Retired tribunal judge Tony Favell takes over the post at the head ...

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...

Simple tools help volunteers win award for cairns project

A project to record and repair Bronze Age cairns on Dartmoor has won an award. Volunteers from the Cairns Project worked at their own expense on th...

Campaigners to fight renewed bid for windfarm on Bowland fells

A power company has submitted plans for a scaled-down windfarm after planners refused its original application.

Walkers' trail opened through historic ancient kingdom

Scotland’s tourism boss launched a new heritage trail linking some of the country’s most historic sites.

Joint patrols stepped up after off-roaders smash walls

National park rangers have teamed up with police to tackle illegal off-roading after an incident in which two Land Rovers smashed through drystone walls to escape a police officer.

Mountain rescuers appeal for walkers' help in sponsored event

A mountain rescue team is appealing for help from walkers willing to step out to raise funds for its volunteers.

Marilyn man goes underground for a hole new list

He was the man who popularised the concept of relativity in hillwalking and introduced the marilyn to munros.

Keep dogs under control, plead national park bosses

National park bosses are pleading with dog walkers to keep their animals under control during the wildlife breeding season.

New chair for oldest national conservation charity

A lifelong walker is the new chairman of Britain’s oldest national conservation body. Tim Crowther has taken over the chair of the Open Spaces So...

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.

Protests continue as campaigners warn forests still at risk

Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to head into the woods as campaigners warned the battle to save the nation’s forests is not over.

A hard day's night: dogged determination helps rescuers find their man

A walker is missing high on a Peak District mountain. It's a hard day's night for the men and women of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team as they searc...