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Dismay at plans to blast buzzard nests and capture raptors

Britain’s biggest bird conservation charity has condemned the coalition Government’s plans to trap buzzards and destroy their nests.

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.

Record day as mountain rescuers kept busy

A volunteer mountain rescue team had a record-breaking day yesterday, with four callouts to incidents in its area.

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.

Teach children lesson of Kinder trespassers' dissent, says author

An author and broadcaster said the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass was as important a part of England’s history as kings’ and queens’ coronations and the story should be on the curriculum in every school.

Manchester Rambler rendition will launch week of Kinder Trespass events

The village of Edale will resound to the echoes of a traditional ramblers’ song during celebrations of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass next week.

Bridleway grid decision is victory for 'people power'

A campaigner’s court victory in a rights-of-way battle is an example of people power, he said. Alan Kind appealed to the High Court to force a co...

Updated Countryside Code has advice for visitors and land managers

Natural England has 'refreshed' its countryside code. How well do you know its provisions?...

£10k gift will mark life of mountain rescuer who died in climbing accident

The family and friends of a former mountain rescue team member who died in a climbing accident earlier this year have donated £10,000 to a fund to commemorate his life.

More than a thousand took part in Kinder anniversary events

More than a thousand walkers braved some of the worst April weather to take to the hills to celebrate pioneers of access to the countryside.

Outward Bound course on offer for young adventure challenge winner

A leading outdoor brand is offering a young adventurer the chance of a free three-week Outward Bound experience, along with £500-worth of gear.

Outdoor trade body appoints new marketing boss

A former Berghaus and adidas marketing man will look after communications and marketing for Britain’s outdoor trade body.

In search of the top of a 'meaningless' Cairngorms top

It has been described as a meaningless hill. So why go in search of the true summit of this unloved munro top?...

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.