New mapping system will help colour-blind

Britain’s national mapping agency has introduced a new product to help people who are colour-blind read maps more easily.

Watch out filchers, Rodney's about!

A Somerset man has been appointed the eyes and ears of a campaign group in neighbouring Dorset. Former chairman Rodney Legg was named as the repres...

Cyclists take over Three Peaks for annual event

Three Yorkshire Dales fells, normally the domain of walkers and runners, will this weekend be a sea of colourful Lycra-clad cyclists as the annual Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross race hits the fells.

Pennine town is a 'pioneer' says campaigner

A leading campaigner is this evening lauding a Pennine town for its pioneer spirit in the outdoors. Hebden Bridge, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, w...

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Waymarking would be'dumbing down the mountain'

The head of Scotland’s mountaineering body has taken to the airwaves to defend the nation’s objection to waymarking the hills north of the border.

Friends together: walkers urged to put something back into Three Peaks

Standing proud in the south-western corner of the Yorkshire Dales national park are three fells that, for centuries, have been the centre of mankind’s curiosity.

Paths are vital for tourism, says Ramblers' campaigner

Well maintained public paths are vital for tourism, a former Ramblers’ chairman said. Kate Ashbrook, speaking at a meeting to celebrate the 20th ...

Holiday firm's cash for Highland paths

A holiday company has handed over cash to help maintain footpaths in the Highlands. HF Holidays runs breaks tailored to walkers and its customers r...