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Protests continue as campaigners warn forests still at risk
Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to head into the woods as campaigners warned the battle to save the nation’s forests is not over.
Outdoors industry plans to get people off the sofa and into the country
The outdoor industry must encourage more people to get off their sofas and get into Britain’s countryside.
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.
Wainwright calendar cash boost for mountain rescuers
Fans of the late Alfred Wainwright have provided a financial boost to mountain rescuers from the proceeds of calendar sales.
Walkers and mountain bikers urged to join rally against sell-offs
Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to show their opposition to Government plans to privatise large tracts of the Lake District’s forests by joining a rally next weekend.
2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...
Forecasters warn of snowy conditions later this week
Dust off your crampons and dig out your ice axe; winter is on the way back. Both the Mountain Weather Information Service and the Met Office say mu...
Dales youth outdoors scheme reaches grand milestone
In the week when Britain’s youth was accused of being terrified of the countryside, a national park scheme to give youngsters a taste of the outdoors has reached a grand milestone.
'Dalek' generation is 'terrified of the countryside'
Bacon comes from sheep, according to more than a quarter of teenagers, and a Dalek is more familiar to many youngsters than a magpie.
Underground, overground, and not a Womble in sight
A festival celebrating the outdoor world’s ups and downs will take place in the Yorkshire Dales. Ingleton’s Overground Underground will feature...
Now then, now then: Sir Jim's fix on the extreme outdoors
He was renowned for offering a cheery wave to Glencoe travellers and fixed it for countless youngsters to fulfil their dreams, but now the cigar-chewing television personality Sir Jimmy Savile can be seen indulging in some very odd extreme activities.
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.
Second Lakeland rally in protest against forest sell-off
Campaigners against the sell-off of the Lake District’s public forests are planning a second rally after a crowd of 1,500 came to their first event.
Sheffield festival unveils 'biggest and best' film list
What unites wild swimming in Wordsworth country; skateboarding in war-torn Afghanistan; cross-country snowboarding, and Arctic aerobics.
Outdoor bosses press for access at Vixen Tor inquiry
The future of access to one of Dartmoor’s most striking rock features is being decided this week in ‘a freezing-cold room with bad acoustics’.
Regular walking 'helps stave off colds'
Taking a regular walk, run or bike ride could halve the likelihood of catching a cold. The good news for outdoor enthusiasts is that breaking into ...
Opposition grows to Government forest sell-off plans
More than 33,000 people have voiced their opposition to coalition Government plans to sell off up to half of the publicly owned and managed forests in England.
Troubled Blacks reduces losses as sell-off talks continue
Troubled outdoors retailer Blacks Leisure managed to reduce its losses in the last year in what it called ‘a difficult trading environment’.