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Your guide to the ideal Christmas presents for the outdoor fan in your life
We've lots of suggestions for Christmas stocking-fillers for the outdoor enthusiast in our look at festive gear and clothing.
Government seeks public views on coastal access to Dover's White Cliffs
Proposals for public access to one of England’s best known stretches of coastline have been published.
Fleece, soft-shell and puffy jacket all in one from The North Face
The North Face's new Polar Hooded Jacket uses innovative design to combine the attributes of a fleece, a soft-shell and a puffy garment.
How to be a Mountain Leader: we take the first faltering steps
How does an outdoors enthusiast become a Mountain Leader? We take the first steps towards competence in the hills...
Scotland's wild lands mapped in pioneering project
Scotland’s wild land has been mapped in a pioneering project aimed at protecting some of the nation’s most spectacular landscapes.
The great outdoors in 2011: the year in view
Our customary look-back at the past year provides a mix of triumph and controversy; tragedy and humour, with a few heroic acts.
Guide publishers appeal to outdoor fans to check their bookshelves
Leading outdoors publisher Cicerone is appealing to enthusiasts to root around on their bookshelves for copies of any of the company’s old books.
High Speed Rail plans put walking routes in jeopardy, say Ramblers
At least 150 footpaths are under threat from plans to build England’s high-speed railway between London and Birmingham.
Duke will open new Ordnance Survey headquarters
The Duke of Edinburgh will today officially open the new headquarters of Britain’s official mapping agency, 42 years since he and the Queen opened the Ordnance Survey’s previous head office.
Outdoor fans can now feature on their own OS map cover
Outdoor fans ordering a custom map from Britain’s official mapping agency can now feature on its cover.
Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach from Glencoe
A grand day out in fine mountain scenery takes in two munros and one munro top from this imposing Highland glen.
Updated Countryside Code has advice for visitors and land managers
Natural England has 'refreshed' its countryside code. How well do you know its provisions?...
Government farming reforms mean 'uncertain time' for walkers
Walking and outdoors campaigners said Whitehall moves to relax farming regulations could put parts of the countryside out of bounds to recreational visitors.
Wainwright fans hand over Pennine Journey route to new club
Aficionados of the late Alfred Wainwright have passed on responsibility for a route following his first long-distance walk to a new group.
Last-minute stocking fillers for outdoors fans
Looking for a last-minute gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? We have a few pointers to stocking fillers for outdoor fans...
Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law
The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.
On test: Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody
Could the fleece-killer be, ironically, a merino-wool based top that, ahem, provides a more social atmosphere than its synthetic rivals?.
Hill-baggers' list celebrates 10 years of peak accuracy
What drives a walker to gird his or her loins and huff and puff up the mountains and hills of Great Britain.