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'Dead chuffed' Bragg wins Fellsman at first attempt
The list of starters for one of the country’s most gruelling long-distance events was missing one significant number.
England's second-oldest national trail celebrates 40 years
Forty years ago, the great and the good gathered in the ruins of a north Yorkshire castle to celebrate the culmination of a successful campaign going back decades..
Praise as Peak protest camp is dismantled
A national park authority has praised activists after one of the longest-running protest camps was cleared.
Heather to take up Scots mountain-safety post
A seasoned mountaineer and rescue-dog handler has been appointed safety adviser for climbers and hillwalkers in Scotland.
Kate's quarter century for the common good
The woman who heads Britain’s oldest national conservation body has clocked up a quarter century’s service.
Keep dogs under control, pleads national park
Dog owners are being asked to take the lead by a national park. Although walkers do not legally have to keep their dogs on a leash while on a publi...
Green-lane traffic ban aids national park walkers
Traffic has been banned from a national park green lane that had been made almost impassable after off-road vehicles churned it up.
Tributes follow death of Government's outdoor chief
The head of the Government’s advisory organisation on outdoor matters has died after a long illness.
Out with the old, as Ramblers lose their apostrophe
For decades, the name has conjured up an image, rightly or wrongly, of the breeches-clad hiker, complete with bobble-hat and canvas knapsack striding across the moors whistling a Ewan MacColl tune.
New winner guaranteed for Fellsman as 400 hit the hills
One of the toughest events in the fellrunning calendar takes place this weekend when close to 400 competitors will climb a total of 3,350m (11,000ft) during the route across the highest ground in the Yorkshire Dales.
Police warn off-roaders they risk bike seizure
Police have warned motorcyclists they may have their bikes seized if they damage fragile moorland. North Wales Police put out the warning after rep...
Runners take up the Three Peaks challenge this weekend
Up to 900 runners will take to the Yorkshire Dales hills this weekend for the 55th Three Peaks Race. After last year’s hosting of the World Long ...
100 firefighters tackle Pennine moorland fire
A major moorland fire was brought under control yesterday evening after firefighters spent most of the day tackling the blaze near Halifax.
Julia's Coast-to-Coast walk hits the screens
Set the recorders: Julia Bradbury takes to the hills on our screens again next week with the follow up to the Wainwright’s Walks series.
Walkers warned as fire strikes on moors
Weekend walkers in the Pennines have been warned to take care after a series of fires struck the moors around Saddleworth.
Plea goes out to walkers to help nesting birds
A national park authority is pleading with walkers to help keep disturbance to nesting birds to a minimum.
Walkers' victory as Vixen Tor footpaths get go-ahead
One of Dartmoor’s most contentious sites could soon be opened to walkers after councillors voted to create two new footpaths.
Sheffield film festival showcases adventure
The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival gets underway tomorrow, with a programme of shows for lovers of activities from climbing to kayaking.
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