Victory for campaigners as Government announces u-turn on forests

Outdoor campaigners have welcomed the news that the Government has abandoned plans to sell off England’s public forests.

Cameron admits he's not happy with forest plans

David Cameron has admitted he is not happy with the coalition Government’s policy on forests. Quizzed by Labour leader Ed Miliband at Prime Minis...

Society joins fight to save Robin Hood's forest

Britain’s oldest national conservation body is fighting to save one of England’s most celebrated forests from being sold off.

App and map tie-up for Lakes tourism walking routes

The Lake District’s tourism body has teamed up with a leading smartphone mapping company to provide downloadable walking and cycling routes.

Airlifted walkers 'had no idea where they were going'

A group of walkers airlifted from a Snowdonia mountainside were poorly equipped and had no idea where they were going, rescuers said.

Hopes for new John Muir coast-to-coast trail in Scotland

Plans are afoot to set up a new walking trail across Scotland in honour of a pioneer of national parks.

Two airlifted after Highland avalanches

Two people were airlifted from Cairn Gorm after being caught in an avalanche. Two other climbers were able to limp away from the scene on Cairn Gor...

Forest sale on hold, but campaign not out of the woods

The coalition Government has announced it is putting on hold the sale of some of England’s publicly owned forest, in a sign being widely seen as nervousness over the outcry at a much larger planned disposal of woodland.

Chance to see last two rearranged Mick Fowler dates

There’s a last-minute chance to join the audience for two rearranged shows by top climber Mick Fowler.