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threatened popular walking site say they will abandon their camp with the news that permission for quarrying has been withdrawn.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

Solitude beckons on the Howgills' velvet slopes

Quite unlike their near cousins the Yorkshire Dales and the Cumbrian Fells, the velvety bumps of the Howgill Fells have a character all of their own.

DVD launch brings historic commons into focus

Tomorrow will see the launch of a 21st century initiative to protect ancient open land which is under threat.

Park authority drops mast appeal but seeks costs

A national park authority will be seeking costs against a radio company after it threw a planning appeal into disarray by submitting a stack of new evidence just days before the hearing was due to take place.

Eco-huts plan for Cleveland Way walkers

A trailblazing plan could see walkers on a long-distance route staying in continental-style eco huts.

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 ...

Grizedale out of bounds as rally drivers take to tracks

If you go down to the woods this month, you’re in for a noisy surprise. Much of Grizedale Forest will be out of bounds to walkers as more than 10...

Campaigners' dismay at Dartmoor military plans

Outdoor campaigners expressed dismay at plans to extend military training on Dartmoor when the Ministry of Defence’s licence runs out in four years time.

Minority group work will continue in Dales

A three-and-a-half-year project to encourage members of ethnic minorities to use national parks has come to an end – but organisers have pledged to carry on the work to ensure people carry on walking.