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Three new long-distance routes boost Scotland's trail tally

Scotland has three new long-distance leisure routes, bringing its tally of trails to 23. The Great Glen Canoe Trail will allow paddlers to travel b...

Updated Countryside Code has advice for visitors and land managers

Natural England has 'refreshed' its countryside code. How well do you know its provisions?...

Outdoors groups say landowners' plans would hit access for walkers

Outdoor campaigners have accused the country landowners’ organisation of reneging on a two-year-old agreement to work together on rights of way.

Smartphone app aims to cut Snowdon mountain rescue callouts

An MP will today unveil a smartphone application aimed at cutting the number of mountain rescue callouts in north Wales.

Innovative designs catch judges' eyes at giant Munich ISPO show

Jackets, footwear, bikers’ communications systems, a rope and a headtorch are among new products to be given awards for innovation at a major outdoors show.

McNeish joins outdoors trade body in quest for new members

Broadcaster and journalist Cameron McNeish has joined the board of a trade body with a brief to encourage outdoor professionals to join.

Police welcome emergency beacon law change

The UK’s top police officers have welcomed the change in rules that allows the use of emergency beacons for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts for the first time.

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.

Scots' wish-list includes end to birds-of-prey persecution

Scots want to see an end to the persecution of birds of prey. The finding was one of the top five things the public wants in a survey that revealed...

Survey shows fewer Scots heading for the outdoors

Fewer Scots headed for the outdoors last year, according to official figures. Scottish Natural Heritage said 2 per cent fewer people took a trip to...

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...

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.

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.

National park looks to recruit apprentice rangers

A national park is recruiting two apprentice rangers for its service. The full-time, fixed-term posts are open to anyone with an aptitude or intere...

Climbing stars join weekend Outdoors Show programme

The Outdoors Show continues in full swing over the weekend with appearances from celebrity mountaineers Bonita Norris and Richard Parks.

Personal locator beacons launch as Ofcom allows use for first time

Outdoor enthusiasts will for the first time be able to use personal locator beacons to send distress signals from the UK’s remote areas to an international satellite system.

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...

TV show will feature helicopter-crash boss's zip-wire battle

Television viewers will be able to see an on-screen confrontation between campaigners and the controversial owner of a Lake District tourist attraction in a fly-on-the-wall documentary next Sunday.