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Government pull-out threatens Snowdonia Sherpa buses

A project to encourage walkers and mountaineers on to public transport has been thrown into doubt by the sudden withdrawal of funding.

Council fails footpath gold standard, says Ramblers' chief

A council which is bottom of the league for its footpaths must try harder. That was the uncompromising message from Ramblers’ Association chairma...

Appeal to Gordon Brown to stop mountain-rescue radio charges

The campaign to protect Britain’s volunteer mountain rescue teams from proposed charges for using their radios on incidents has moved up a step with the launch of a petition to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Footpath appeal raises 40 grand in 40 days

An appeal to raise cash for footpath repairs has raised more than £40,000 in 40 days. The Sole Trading appeal, set up by the National Trust for Sc...

Three Peaks cyclists hit the fells

Walkers hoping for a peaceful stroll in the Yorkshire Dales this weekend may be in for a rude awakening.

Border post: White Coomb and the Grey Mare's Tail

Mention hillwalking and Scotland in the same sentence and most people automatically think of the Highlands: munros, romantic-sounding Gaelic names, precipitous edges.

Inquiry follows ten-year footpath campaign

A ten-year footpath campaign will culminate tomorrow in a public inquiry. Activist Diane Andrewes was forced to go it alone after her local council...

Bonington: mountaineering could make Olympics

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Footpath workers vie for awards

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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...

Kate is Walkers Are Welcome patron

The Ramblers’ Association chairman Kate Ashbrook has been appointed patron of a nationwide network to help walkers.

Paths champion celebrates after ten-year Jolly Sailor fight

A campaigner is celebrating her victory after she succeeded in getting two footpaths recorded in the face of opposition from a former pub landlord and inaction by a council.

Walking trail set up to heart of squirrel reserve

Walkers in the Yorkshire Dales are being offered the chance of a close-up view of a threatened species.

Bodies fight windfarm plans

Plans for two separate windfarms are being opposed by a national park authority and access campaigners.

Minister opens new long-distance walking trail

A new trail which was officially opened today follows the route of an ancient dyke in the Welsh Marches.

Cash needed for Scottish path repairs

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New rescue team planned for remote islands

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Footpath rights must not be lost, says campaign group

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