Plan for fencing on Helvellyn route

National park bosses are planning to put up a fence near the route to the top of England’s third highest mountain.

Volunteer footpath 'lengthsmen' needed for fells project

Keen walkers are being urged to put something back into Cumbria’s fells and help repair some of the damage caused by millions of boots.

View from the top: one national park boss's plan to cope with cuts

The boss of England’s biggest national park has pledged to continue providing outdoor enthusiasts with the same services despite having its cash cut.

First felltop report finds Lakeland fells in full winter condition

The Lake District fells are in full winter condition but routes such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge should only be tackled by experienced winter mountaineers.

Felltop pair gear up for start of 'perfect job'

Two men are gearing up for a four-month project that will see each of them climb almost the height of Everest every other week.

Lake District zip wire plans withdrawn

Controversial plans for a tourist zip wire in the Lake District have been withdrawn. Honister Slate Mine owner Mark Weir’s proposals to build an ...

Lakeland fell route closed to off-roaders after court bid

A Lake District route has been closed to motor vehicles – just two months after being declared open to off-roaders.

Public can have its say on lake's future plans

Members of the public are being urged to have their say on the future of England’s largest lake. The Lake District National Park Authority is ask...

New footpath will make Dales Way safer for walkers

Walkers on the Dales Way will be safer after a national park authority negotiated an off-road right of way near the end of the 129km (80-mile) route.