News
Victory against 4x4s on Walna Scar fell pass
After more than three decades of uncertainty, a Government appointed Inspector has just confirmed that Walna Scar, one of the Lake District’s most popular fell passes, will not be open to motorised vehicles…
From canals to the coast, good news for walkers
The last seven days have brought a number of great announcements for ramblers and other outdoor enthusiasts – with waterways and coasts set to be improved and opened up…
Historic route back on the map
A much-loved path for Lake District walkers has finally been repaired and restored after 2009’s record-breaking floods washed it away. The historical route, which Alfred Wainwright described as “one of the pleasantest of foot passes”, was regularly climbed by walkers heading for Haystacks…
Bringing a native woodland back to life
Six years on from a public appeal to raise funds, the Woodland Trust has completed the first stage of the restoration of Wentwood Forest – including thinning almost all the areas previously planted with conifers to provide space and light for native oak, beech and hazel to take their place…
Visit walk at The Outdoors Show 2012!
Get ready for the year ahead with a visit to The Outdoors Show, where walk will be awarding our prestigious and highly anticipated reader awards – as voted for by you!
Archive for Northumberland National Park
Mushroom hunt
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Calling all keen-eyed Ramblers: Northumberland National Park is wrapping up its a survey of waxcap toadstools, and is asking anyone intending to visit the National Park to look out for them and record any sightings…
Town & Country
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Whether you like your walks out in the wilderness or in the heart of the city, the coming week should keep you busy – with National Parks Week coinciding with Love Parks Week and the Festival of British Archeology…
Family Walkfest
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Northumberland National Park’s Family Walkfest 2009 starts tomorrow, with three days of outdoor events and guided walks on offer…
Flood alert
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Northumberland National Park rangers have issued an alert to Ramblers planning to go up into the Cheviot Hills. Following last weekend’s intense rain, all of the valleys have been affected; and some of the roads and footpaths have also been disrupted…
Celebrating National Parks Week
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Celebrate National Parks Week with Walk’s special online feature…
