Ramblers' trees bear public's messages to forest panel members

Campaigners have presented trees bearing messages to members of the Government-appointed panel looking at the future of England’s forests.

Walkers lose access battle as inspector backs Vixen Tor owner

Walkers will be barred from a Dartmoor beauty spot that has been at the centre of an access battle, after a planning inspector ruled there was no right of way across the land.

English Coast Path may become 'just a dream'

England’s coastal path could be lost before walkers have the chance to set foot on it. Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group said the est...

National park gathering told: there's still unfinished access business

The boss of Britain’s oldest national conservation body told a gathering today there is still unfinished business for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts in Dartmoor.

Vixen Tor owner fights footpath across 'private' crag

A public inquiry into the long-running saga of access to a Dartmoor crag has reopened, six months after snow and ice led to the abandonment of the hearing last winter.

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...

'Walkers' safety at risk' in 999 grid-reference confusion

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group is calling for an end to the postcode lottery that it says puts injured outdoor enthusiasts at risk.

Forestry Commission cuts 'undermine bishop's panel'

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group said cuts to the Forestry Commission put in doubt the coalition Government’s commitment to the independent panel set up to look at the future of public woodland.

Ramblers will continue 999 grid campaign after first success

Britain’s biggest walkers’ campaign group has had its first success in persuading ambulance controllers to accept locations based on a grid reference.