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Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Free Ordnance Survey mapping may follow Government u-turn

Outdoor enthusiasts were handed an early Christmas present today with the announcement that the Government could make leisure mapping free to users.

Wainwright fans set up cash appeal for flood-hit county

The Wainwright Society has launched an appeal to help the stricken county of Cumbria after the worst floods in living memory.

Do outdoor activities prompt 'egotistical posturing'?

Hands up if you’ve ever heard of the John Muir Award (put it down if you’re a member of the John Muir Trust – that’s cheating).

Gordon says no to mountain rescue tax-break

Gordon Brown has turned down a plea to help Britain’s mountain rescue teams by exempting them from value added tax.

Sixty years on, will new national park become a reality?

Sixty years ago, the post-war Labour Government passed an Act of Parliament that would have a profound effect on the British countryside.

Cut the Vat, say mountain rescue supporters

Supporters of the mountain-rescue movement are petitioning Gordon Brown to put their volunteers on the same footing as lifeboat crews.

2008: take a trip with us through the highs and lows of the year

In the slovenly hiatus between Santa’s return north and the alcoholic debauchery of the New Year, journalists traditionally have a problem: how to fill the space on their various publications when, well, not much happens..

Bonington backs call to stop mountain-rescue radio charge

The clamour against Ofcom’s plans to charge mountain rescuers for using their radios is growing, with Everest summiteer and climbing elder statesman Sir Chris Bonington among those calling on Gordon Brown to reject the idea.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009

OS map data: what happened to the consultation?

A public consultation on the future of Ordnance Survey mapping failed to materialise this week. Despite assurances from a Government minister that ...

OS mapping to be freed – but not for the outdoors

Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced an opening up of public access to Ordnance Survey maps. Speaking at a Downing Street seminar, Mr Brown ...

Government holds off action on 'lost' paths

The Government has given a stay of execution on the threat to thousands of unrecorded rights of way. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders may lose th...

Walkers face going the extra mile as trail's end faces move

Weary walkers will have to find a little extra to complete Scotland’s first long-distance trail as planners look set to add an extra mile to its length.

Come to the Lakes, Gordon, say tourism chiefs

If you’re strolling across the Lakeland fells this summer, you may spot a familiar figure – if tourism bosses have their way.

Downing Street says rescuers will not be charged for radio use

Downing Street has responded to a petition containing nearly 7,000 signatures which urged the Government to drop plans to introduce new radio charges which could hit mountain rescue teams.

Hand-crafted bridge opens on Peak estate

An award-winning craftsman has created a second footbridge for walkers in the Peak District. Edale-based Robin Wood hand crafted Hoodbrook Bridge n...

Appeal to Gordon Brown to stop mountain-rescue radio charges

The campaign to protect Britain’s volunteer mountain rescue teams from proposed charges for using their radios on incidents has moved up a step with the launch of a petition to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.