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Ticket for illegal bridleway biker after sergeant gives chase

An off-road motorcyclist was given an on-the-spot fine after a police officer gave chase to a group illegally riding on a bridleway.

Ramblers' autumn walks will celebrate Britain's woodlands

The coalition Government wanted to sell off huge swathes of forestry in England, and now one of the organisations instrumental in pushing for a u-turn on the sell-off is urging the public to take a walk in the woods.

Stone sculptures replace unloved visitor centre on Scots mountain

An unloved visitor centre on Scotland’s 10th highest mountain has been removed and replaced with facilities described as ‘more in keeping with the mountain landscape’.

Work begins on Yorkshire Three Peaks diversion route

Footpath work will start shortly on a popular challenge trail in the Yorkshire Dales. The project will involve walkers on the Three Peaks Challenge...

On test: brasher Tour GTX shoe

These comfortable low-level walking shoes were put to a high-level test and came out on top...

Jelly babies will help fuel mountainrunners in one of country's toughest races

A thousand pounds’ worth of jelly babies and two lorry-loads of food will help fuel 1,000 competitors in one of the country’s toughest mountain events.

Rescue for group stuck on Snowdonia scramble

Four men were rescued from a Snowdonia scrambling route after getting stuck retreating from a ridge. The men in their early 20s and from Cheshire c...

England's national trails at risk in Government 'gamble' say campaigners

England’s national trails are at serious risk of decline under Government proposals, the Ramblers said.

Locals press for new long-distance trail in western Highlands

Local residents are backing plans for a new long-distance trail linked to the West Highland Way. The route, tentatively dubbed the Way to the Isles...

Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe

A grand day out in fine mountain scenery takes in two munros and one munro top from this imposing Highland glen.

Campaigners say ancient rights of way must not be lost as deadline looms

Access campaigners said the Government must not implement a cut-off date on rights of way until all missing paths have been recorded.

Conway breaks 20-hour barrier for record in gruelling Lakeland 100

An ultrarunner broke his own record by two hours in one of the county’s most gruelling events. Terry Conway also smashed the 20-hour barrier in h...

Landowners: reform of unfair rights of way system 'desperately needed'

The organisation representing country landowners said the rights of way system is unfair and weighted against them.

Lost walkers found on 'wrong' fell in nine-hour search

A rescue team spent nine hours searching for a group of walkers lost on England’s highest mountain.

Footpath work completed on popular Snowdonia path

A footpath leading to the Rhinogs in Snowdonia has been restored and improved in the light of its popularity.

Mountains and charity walkers: a rescuer makes a plea

The impact of thousands of charity walkers on the unpaid volunteers who often have to rescue them is examined by the chairman of one of the busiest mountain rescue teams.