Archive for Yorkshire Dales National Park

High tech trails

High tech trails

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Two recent projects in the Yorkshire Dales National Park demonstrate the increasing sophisticated methods being used to maintain and expand the area’s footpaths – once derided as the most severely eroded in the UK…

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Facelift for riverside footpath

Facelift for riverside footpath

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Walkers on the coast to coast route through the Yorkshire Dales National Park will now find their path easier in Swaledale, thanks to members of the Ragged Robin Conservation Group…

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My Walk of Life: Colin Speakman

My Walk of Life: Colin Speakman

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

The Ramblers campaigner and author looks back at more than 50 years of pioneering rights for walkers in Yorkshire, but warns that public spending cuts could undo much of the good work

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Snow on show

Snow on show

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

With the cold weather setting in, a new exhibition at the Yorkshire Dales National Park office reminds us that it’s not all bad – with a series of beautiful images of last year’s snowy landscapes on display until the end of the year…

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Cleaning up

Cleaning up

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

A new scheme in the Yorkshire Dales National Park could see litterbugs and irresponsible dog owners facing fines or even court action…

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Footpath update

Footpath update

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

A flood-hit footbridge has reopened to walkers, while a far-reaching £3.2 million action plan has been drawn up to deal with extensive damage to the county’s vast network of public rights of way in last November’s devastating floods…

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Bridging the Ribble

Bridging the Ribble

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Ramblers, amblers horse riders and mountain bikers on the Pennine Bridleway National Trail will soon be able to keep dry while crossing the River Ribble – thanks to an innovative new bridge…

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Town & Country

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…

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Special delivery

Special delivery

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Building materials giant Lafarge has donated a massive 120 tonnes of gritstone to resurface part of a footpath leading from Clapham to Ingleborough, as part of the new Three Peaks Project…

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Celebrating National Parks Week

Celebrating National Parks Week

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Celebrate National Parks Week with Walk’s special online feature…

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