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Doc Martin actor opens England's third-longest national trail

England’s third-longest national trail was officially opened today by actor Martin Clunes. The television star cut a ribbon at Far Moor Bridge ne...

Supporters' club takes control of long-distance Wainwright route

A new supporters’ club has been formed to promote a long-distance route first walked by Lakeland author Alfred Wainwright 74 years ago.

National park seeks views on green lane traffic controls

National park bosses are seeking the views of walkers’ and cyclists’ organisations on whether to restrict vehicle use on two green lanes.

Dog walkers and literary pilgrims among Pennine visitors, survey finds

Dog walkers mingled with literary pilgrims who had travelled half way round the globe at a windswept ruin high on the Pennine Way.

Views sought on plans to bring 'localism' to England's national trails

The Government’s official body for the outdoors today outlined plans to bring localism to England’s national trails.

Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally

Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...

London firefighters answer call to repair Lakeland path

A group of volunteers with a burning desire to help walkers in the Lake District carried out work on a sunken walled lane.

Tube-style munro map will help rescuers and John Muir Trust

An ex-geography teacher has produced a unique new map of Scotland’s 3,000ft mountains. Peter Burgess’s innovative MunrOverground is a represent...

Mountain rescuer Tim plans to take Lola on 2,000-mile national park fundraiser

A mountain rescuer is planning a fundraising trip round all of the UK’s national parks, with a 38-year-old called Lola.

Ben Cruachan is revealed as mountain marathon venue

The venue for a mountain marathon was revealed to competitors today, just two days before the event takes place.

Welcome for first ever Scots path order for trail extension across estate

Scotland’s environment minister confirmed the first ever compulsory path order today to force an estate to allow an extension of the Speyside Way across its land.

Bonita salutes woman who took her Everest record

An Everest summiteer has offered her congratulations to the woman who broke her record as the youngest female Briton to get to the top of the world’s highest mountain.

Access group welcomes Government plans to update 'lost' paths on maps

Access campaigners welcomed coalition Government moves to speed up the process of registering ‘lost’ footpaths and other rights of way.

On test: Brasher Fellmaster GTX boot

A small step towards modernity with this new boot from a most traditional walking brand...

Weekend of events will launch Wales Coast Path

Hundreds of walkers will pull on their boots this weekend to celebrate the opening of the world’s longest coastal path round a whole nation.

Jeremy Clarkson loses human-rights case over Manx footpath

Walkers on the Isle of Man have won a rights of way victory over Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Mr Clarkson and his wife Frances argued that a...

Ramblers' new head: 'Walkers are indebted to charity's volunteers'

The Ramblers new head said walkers should realise they are indebted to the charity’s volunteers for securing better access in the outdoors.

Kate urges gathering to 'keep Kinder torch aflame'

The new president of the Ramblers said the spirit of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespassers must be kept alive in the face of mounting challenges to the right to access the countryside.