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Dartmoor to host mountain marathon

Mountain marathon runners are being welcomed back to Dartmoor, for the first time in almost three decades.

National park crackdown follows rise in illegal off-roading

A 15-year-old biker had his uninsured machine seized during a crackdown on unlawful motor use in a national park.

Dismay as Dartmoor 'condemned' to 24 more years' military use

Campaigners today expressed dismay at the news that military training has been given the go-ahead for another 24 years on Dartmoor.

Police and rangers team up to deter illegal trail motorists

National park rangers teamed up with police in an effort to stop bikers and drivers damaging trails. Police officers from Derbyshire and South York...

2008: take a trip with us through the highs and lows of the year

In the slovenly hiatus between Santa’s return north and the alcoholic debauchery of the New Year, journalists traditionally have a problem: how to fill the space on their various publications when, well, not much happens..

Wainwright Society honours cancer hero Tom

The cancer patient who braved blizzards and torrential rain to complete the Coast-to-Coast walk has been honoured by the Wainwright Society.

Cancer man Tom completes his £50,000 walk

Coast-to-Coast walker Tom Buckley has completed his trip. The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, walked into the North Yorkshire village of Ro...

Rescue teams vie for £2,000 top prize

One lucky mountain rescue team could be £2,000 better off – with your help. Nine teams are in the running to pick up the Team of the Year Award ...

Lords change to Planning Bill will safeguard commons

Pressure from campaigners has forced a Government u-turn on a new law which put common land at risk. Provisions in the Planning Bill going through ...

BAA faces fight over airport rail route across common

Airport operator BAA is facing opposition to its plans to route a new rail link to Heathrow across common land.

Woman stretchered off Yorkshire's highest peak after fall

A woman had to be carried by stretcher and sled almost two miles after falling from Yorkshire’s highest mountain.

Peak protestors will leave following quarry decision confirmation

Protestors who have been camping at a threatened popular walking site say they will abandon their camp with the news that permission for quarrying has been withdrawn.

Hill Walking Essentials DVD: advice to help you on the hills

The number of rescues we report here on grough is testament to the potential dangers of walking on Britain’s hills and mountains.

Two Dales events offer 100km challenge to walkers

Feeling lethargic after all that turkey and booze? How about a little stroll to get rid of the festive languor – say 100km? Yes, it’s time to s...

Happy Christmas from everyone at grough!

The grough team would like to wish all our readers a Happy Christmas. We hope you have a great time over the festive period and that Santa brings y...

Incredible courage of Coast to Coast walker Tom

Heroes come in many guises. Some people achieve glory by conquering mountains; others demonstrate incredible bravery in the face of peril. Ordinary...