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Tunnel vision extends Peak route for walkers and cyclists

An innovative national park route which passes through four former railway tunnels will open later this month.

New walking route bears name of right-of-way stalwart

A new long-distance footpath will bear the name of a tireless rights-of-way campaigner who died just days before she was due to receive an award from the Ramblers.

National park on fire alert after six moorland blazes

Bosses in a national park that has been hit by six moorland blazes recently have pleaded with the public to take extra care not to start fires.

Walkers barred from historic Abbey land after inspector's ruling

Walkers will be barred from paths around a historic abbey after a Government inspector ruled they were not public rights of way.

Campaign group looks for new staff member to help growth

Britain’s oldest national conservation charity is recruiting a new staff member to help support its local activists and increase its membership.

Keep dogs under control, plead national park bosses

National park bosses are pleading with dog walkers to keep their animals under control during the wildlife breeding season.

Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale via the Pennine Way

Jon the crowds on the most popular route up Pen-y-ghent, one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Easy navigation makes this route easy to follow...

Mountain festival adopts Lakeland tourism charity

The organisers of this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival have teamed up with a charity that supports sustainable tourism and conservation in the Lake District.

Bequest continues to help walkers stay on the right path

Walkers will be able to find their way around footpaths thanks to the foresightedness of a man who died more than 50 years ago.

Woodland destroyed as walkers warned of continuing wildfires

Wildfires have continued to rage across the UK, fanned by high winds which have helped the flames spread across exceptionally dry ground.

Ranger follows family tradition with bridleway bridge

A national park ranger followed in a family tradition to help bridge a moorland beck that barred the way for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

Ex-lecturer will keep an eye on footpaths

A retired university lecturer will be the eyes and ears of an outdoors campaigning body. Jay Kynch will represent the Open Spaces Society in the so...

New map gives a tubular view of Lake District fells

A London-based geography teacher has produced a unique map of the Lakeland fells that pays homage to two renowned, but very different, artists.

Walkers' views sought on proposed new canals body

The Government is asking for the views of walkers, cyclists and paddlers with the opening of a consultation on the setting up of a new charity to take over canals and other inland waterways in England and Wales.

New chair for oldest national conservation charity

A lifelong walker is the new chairman of Britain’s oldest national conservation body. Tim Crowther has taken over the chair of the Open Spaces So...

Island nature reserve will welcome walkers

An island nature reserve will welcome walkers from next month. The Isle of May, in the Firth of Forth, will be accessible by boat from 1 April. The...

Honister mine owner Mark Weir dies in helicopter crash

Controversial Lake District mine owner Mark Weir has died in a helicopter crash near his Honister business.

Build on land reform success, Ramblers tell politicians

The campaigning organisation that was instrumental in securing world-class countryside access laws for Scotland has called on politicians to keep up the impetus of land reform.