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Ramblers celebrate footpath victory after 18-year battle

Walking campaigners are celebrating victory in an 18-year battle over a public footpath. Suffolk Ramblers have been fighting to reopen a blocked an...

Praise from bosses after ex-Ramblers director's OBE

Ramblers chiefs have paid tribute to their former Wales director who was appointed an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Lake District pass closed to motors as 300-year dispute ends

Motor traffic will be banned from a Lake District route after a Government inspector settled an argument going back almost 300 years.

Visitors warned not to spread 'devastating' moorland plant disease

Walkers and climbers are being asked to take care not to spread a devastating disease affecting plants in one of the Peak District’s most popular climbing areas.

Helicopter forced to abort rescue despite 'amazing flying'

A rescue helicopter had to abort its mission as high winds prevented it airlifting an injured walker in Snowdonia.

National park plea to keep dogs under control as birds nest

Right-to-roam walkers are being urged to keep their dogs under control to avoid upsetting ground-nesting birds in a national park.

Man walks to safety after major overnight search

A walker turned up safe and well after spending the night on the Lake District fells when he got lost.

Jez Bragg bags Fellsman crown with record win

Record breaking ultra runner Jez Bragg is the new king of the Dales fells with an emphatic victory in one of Britain's toughest events.

Tale of woe for challengers who climbed the wrong mountain

A group of hapless Three Peaks Challengers climbed the wrong mountain and got lost on another. The six, from Cricklade in Wiltshire, set out to wal...

Forest groups tells bishop: come and visit the Lakes

Campaigners are urging the Bishop of Liverpool to visit the Lake District, so he can see the area’s forests at first hand.

Mixed views on Government's grand view for the outdoors

The coalition Government’s plans for the outdoors provoked a mixed response when they were published today.

Tunnel route officially opens to walkers and cyclists

A walking and cycling trail through disused railway tunnels was officially opened by retired workers who last used them when they were employed by the Midland Railway.

Ramblers' hope for crossing at Highland 'Berlin Wall' site

Campaigners are confident a crossing for walkers and riders will be in place within a couple of years where an ancient route crosses the main Highland road.

Of mines and men: hill sleuths settle the score on county's top

Is a slag heap really the highest point of an East Midlands county, or is it somewhere even less impressive.

Forest panel will visit woods to hear users' views

A panel set up by the coalition Government to look into the future of England’s forests will visit three sites to hear users’ views.

Via ferrata gear check warning follows climber's fall

A gear manufacturer has issued a safety alert after an accident on a French via ferrata following the suspected failure of one of its specialised lanyards.

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.

National trail running scheme ignites controversy

A trailblazing scheme to encourage long-distance runners in the countryside has ignited controversy, with a petition launched against the installation of a series of electonic boxes fixed in remote locations.