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A line of four people crossing a stream via raised stones. It is raining and they are all wearing wet-weather gear, with the person in front carrying a spade. The landscape behind them is bleak and hilly.

Fell volunteers clock up record hours

The Fix the Fells team monitors and maintains the 400 paths across the popular landscape.

An artist impression of the a new bike path and bus lanes, showing people on bikes, scooters and walking as well as a bus to the left of the image. There are large buildings in the background.

Bike paths and bus lanes approved by city council

Final approval is needed by the West of England Combined Authority for the city centre proposals.

Diane Devereux smiling

Widow organises expanded 'community' twilight walk

Walk organiser Diana Devereux says she hopes the event will bring people in Rushden together.

Northamptonshire

Three people walking on a gravel footpath through the Forest of Dean. On either side of the path there are trees, buses, and flowers.

New maps to inspire accessible forest walks

The Forest of Dean maps have been designed for people who have difficulty walking.

Gloucestershire

Tom Kelsey looks into the camera wearing his hiking gear and a purple WellChild beanie hat

Man sets out on 1,000 mile trek for charity

Tom Kelsey is walking from Gloucestershire to Hadrian's Wall and back to raise money for charity.

Gloucestershire

A muddy pathway, with fallen leaves on one edge and raised banks on either side.
Ivy and hedgerow bushes are growing on the banks beside the path.

Cycling and walking routes could get funding boost

Walking and cycling plans could help increase the number of people picking active travel in Devon.

Dan Lowe and Glenn Cook wearing walking gear outside chatting

'This walk has saved my life'

We Power On is a men's walk and talk and suicide prevention group based in Epsom in Surrey.

Victoria Thornley rowing and in her competitive Great Britain's sportswear is wearing sunglasses and a cap.

Olympian leads walk to empower women back into work

Olympic silver medallist Victoria Thornley leads a walk through Reading town centre.

two cyclists on a blue cycling lane

Work to begin on city's new active travel scheme

The new programme will include crossings and cycle paths to connect the city better for cyclists.