A ten-year-old boy who was walking in the Lake District with his grandfather has helped save his injured family member by guiding rescue teams to him following a fall.

Grough reports that the child and his grandfather were taking the walking route towards Ennerdale from nearby Wasdale but the elder member of the party encountered trouble along the way and fell near the top of Haycock.

The pair – who hail from London – were staying at a local hostel for their trip and the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was notified by staff there when they failed to return later that day.

The grandfather had slipped due to damp conditions on the rambling trails and was unable to walk but his younger relation trekked some three miles in order to try to get help for the injured man.

He then gave the rescuers directions, by which the male was discovered and taken to hospital.

Meanwhile, it was revealed recently that the police are to get involved in order to clampdown on the number of wild campers using certain restricted areas of the Lake District national park at weekends.

People who enjoy walking in the Lake District might be interested to note that police are currently looking to combat the issue of wild campers in the area’s Duddon Valley.

The authorities have been receiving complaints about the amount of litter and human waste being disposed of in the Ulpha Bridge and Ulpha Flats regions of the national park as people flock to the beauty spots to picnic and camp out every weekend.

And this, according to Lake District national park ranger Chris Berry, is now causing a "very worrying situation", meaning that the police are having to get involved in order to try to stamp out the problem.

He explained that the area had been visited for generations, but expressed his concern that people are now not heeding the ‘no camping’ signs there.

Meanwhile, a group of volunteers who helped maintain several walking trails in the Lake District were given a cash reward at the Marsh Heritage Awards last week, Grough reported.

People who enjoy walking in the New Forest and other rambling hotspots across the country may like to check out the Wembury Point trail in southern Devon.

That is the view of Lorna Sherriff, a south Devon coast and countryside ranger who, while speaking to the Daily Telegraph, indicated her belief that the area offers a superb option for fans of walking and history all-year-round.

According to Ms Sherriff, Wembury Point’s "fascinating recent history" is a big attraction for visitors of all ages, as it was used as a naval gunnery school up until 2001 and has since been redeveloped by the National Trust.

"The views here are wonderful too. From Gara Point over to Noss Mayo, the Yealm Estuary, the Mewstone, Plymouth Breakwater and onto Rame Head," she added.

The ranger also advised visitors to bring some binoculars with them in order not to miss out on seeing wildlife such as dolphins on this coastal trail.

Meanwhile, Grough reported last week that people completing the Get Qualified NW Project in various outdoor disciplines could be rewarded with a cash bonus of up to £300.

People who enjoy walking in the Lake District and other areas across the country might be interested to note that there are financial rewards on offer for those who gain the Get Qualified NW Project.

The national qualification scheme is available to anyone who lives in the north west of England and any outdoor volunteer or enthusiast that successfully completes the course in various fitness, sporting and outdoor disciplines could be given a monetary bonus of up to £300, Grough reports.

In order to receive this cash, candidates must pass assessments in qualifications such as Walking Group Leader, the Single Pitch Award or the Summer Mountain Leader.

The project, which has been jointly funded by the local Learning & Skills Council and the European Social Fund, is being managed by the University of Cumbria.

Meanwhile, earlier this week volunteers who worked on the Fix the Fells project in the Lake District were handed a sum of £500 in the Marsh Heritage Awards for their efforts, according to Grough.

Ramblers who enjoy walking in the Peak District and similar areas around the country may be interested to note that a new trail and bridge in the Yorkshire Dales national park will be completed in the coming months.

The construction process of the new path and timber bridge – which will measure 1.5 miles and forms part of the Pennine Bridleway – is underway and is scheduled to be finished by the end of 2010, according to Grough.

Peter Lambert, officer of the Pennine Bridleway project, commented that the development will use "an innovative design" that will involve "short lengths of timber to create a bridge with three arches spanning nearly 50 metres".

It will stretch from the small rural area of Selside to Cam High Road and will be part of a wider project that is being designed for the good of horse riders and mountain bikers as well as walkers.

Meanwhile, the news source reported yesterday that six disadvantaged children will be given the opportunity to learn skills such as rock climbing at the North Wales Mountain Rescue Association this weekend.

People who enjoy walking in the Lake District and other mountainous spots around the country might be interested to note that disadvantaged youths are to be taught rock climbing and other walking related activities in a charity event.

Grough reports that six youngsters from the Centrepoint charity – of which Prince William is a patron – are to be given tutorials by experts in activities including mountaineering skills this Friday (July 23rd) at the North Wales Mountain rescue Association.

During a similar event last year, Prince William took the hike up the Helvellyn peak along with Centrepoint members and mountaineering professionals and enthusiasts and it is hoped that this event will prove similarly as successful and rewarding.

Chris Lloyd, who works for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation, commented that the children will b learning about skills such as "navigation and team work" throughout the day.

Meanwhile, it was reported by the news source yesterday that volunteering teams who have worked in the Lake District have been granted a £500 award for their efforts.