Mountaineers urge tourist firms to join campaign to limit windfarms

Mountaineering representatives in Scotland have issued a rallying call to the nation’s tourism industry to help them fight windfarms on its top mountains.

Work begins on Yorkshire Three Peaks diversion route

Footpath work will start shortly on a popular challenge trail in the Yorkshire Dales. The project will involve walkers on the Three Peaks Challenge...

Public views sought as motor ban planned for Peak District tracks

National park bosses plan a second consultation over plans to ban off-roaders from two routes, including one next to one of the most popular climbing crags.

Colin passes half-way mark on 700-mile Scots watershed run

An ultrarunner aiming to complete a 700-mile route along Scotland’s watershed has passed the half-way point.

Treasury turns down MP's bid to use rail fine to fund mountain rescuers

The coalition Government has turned down a Cumbrian MP’s bid to use cash from a £4m fine following the Grayrigg train crash to fund mountain rescue.

Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally

Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...

Red-tape plans 'put green spaces at risk'

Campaigners said that coalition Government plans to cut red tape threaten mediaeval green spaces. The Open Spaces Society expressed its concern tha...

Military exercises will zap GPS signals in three areas

Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned of a series of military jamming exercises that may put their GPS receivers temporarily out of action in the coming months.

Lakeland paths and tracks to close for rally cars

Walkers and mountain bikers are being warned to avoid some of the Lake District’s forests when the customary peace of the area will be broken by the sound of more than 100 rally cars speeding along tracks.