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 Peak District National Park
Peak of health
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
More than 70 people who would otherwise miss out on the countryside have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Peak Park Leisure Walks programme in the Peak District…
Off-roaders parked: Peak District agrees full-scale review
Monday, August 29th, 2011
The Peak District National Park Authority has agreed to a full-scale review of their off-roading policy, after siding with complaints from local residents and campaigners…
On the trail of Black Harry
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
A new network of trails has been launched for walkers, horse-riders and cyclists where once the notorious highwayman Black Harry preyed on pack-horse trains…
Turning tunnels to trails
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Following a 16-month repair project, four former railway tunnels are ready to re-open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders – creating part of a spectacular trail in the Peak District National Park…
Moors on fire alert as warm weather continues
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
With the warm, dry weather continuing, national park authorities are asking walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts to be particularly careful, especially on moorland…
Park life
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
As walkers celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peak District National Park, Britain’s newest addition will at last be fully operational in April. David Foster examines why national parks are still relevant today…
Poetry & prose
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
With its wild beauty and diverse landscapes, the British countryside has always been a source of inspiration for writers, poets and artists. A new competition is calling for poems inspired by plants, while author Melissa Harrison recently picked up a prize for her short story about a visit to the moorland on Dartmoor…
Roaches open to offers
Friday, August 27th, 2010
The Peak District National Park has put a Staffordshire walking spot, the Roaches, up for sale. The park’s authority wants to raise funds and is willing to accept offers…
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…
For peat’s sake
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
With the climate negotiations in Copenhagen looking uncertain to say the least, the recent award of £5.5m towards restoring more than 2,000 acres of Peak District and South Pennine moorland makes for some welcome good news…
