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New guidebook follows in Wainwright's solitary footsteps

There are, according to the Long Distance Walkers Association, more than 1,000 long-distance paths criss-crossing Britain.

Wainwright fans will gather to launch new long-distance route

A major new long-distance walking trail, following in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright, will be launched later this month.

Rescuers post record of major Peak District incident

A Peak District rescue team has turned the camera on its activities for an account of a major incident this weekend.

Pass the baton and ditch the bobble hat: Ramblers reach 75

As the Ramblers face up to the realities of modern life, we take a look back at the organisation's past as it celebrates 75 years of campaigning.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Peak projects up for anniversary cash

Walkers and climbers have the chance to have their say on which Peak District project will get a £5,000 boost.

What's that Skip? Struth, a moorland marsupial!

Moorland walkers may get a surprise after separate sightings of a rare example of wildlife. Wallabies have been spotted in both the South Pennines ...

Police seek walkers' help in Peak murder probe

Police in Derbyshire are appealing for information from a group of walkers seen near the scene of a murder.

More walkers hit England's second-oldest national trail

England’s second oldest national trail is getting more popular, with figures released today showing an increase of 26 per cent stomping across its route.

Walkers follow Wainwright's footsteps to launch impending guide

More than 40 walkers stepped out in the footsteps of one of the most celebrated guidebook authors to celebrate the launch of a new book detailing one of his earliest routes.

Students help Peak moorland climate-change research

School students joined national park staff to gather research evidence on climate change in the Peak District.

Lakeland fell legend is subject of lecture

Fellrunning fans can hear about a living legend next month when author Keith Richardson delivers a lecture on Lakeland runner Jos Naylor.

New trail will follow in Wainwright's footsteps

September 1938, and the dark cloud of National Socialism cast its shadow over Europe as Britain prepared for war with Hitler’s growing army.

iROC races will test runners and mountain bikers again

Entries for an innovative adventure race which combines running, orienteering and mountain biking have opened, with organisers promising an even better event than the inaugural competition this year.

Businesses urged to cash in on new bridleway

Businesses are being urged to cash in on a new national trail. The Pennine Bridleway will run for 330km (206 miles) from Derbyshire to Cumbria when...

Kinder gains national reserve status

Kinder Scout, the upland plateau at the centre of the historic fight for access to England’s mountains, is to become a national nature reserve.

Cow attack puts Dales Way walker in hospital

A walker was hospitalised after being attacked by a cow in the Yorkshire Dales. The incident happened as 86-year-old Ken Honeyman was on the Dales ...

Farmers' signs will warn walkers of cattle danger

In a sign of the times, the Ramblers are teaming up with the National Farmers’ Union to warn walkers of the dangers of strolling with dogs through fields with cattle in them.