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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.

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.

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...

'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.

Industry body backs new outdoor exhibition at Birmingham

The industry body behind Britain’s outdoor manufacturers and retailers has thrown its weight behind a new three-day show to be held in Birmingham.

Tea-towels get the boot as Trust shop goes outdoors

The National Trust is dipping a boot in the world of outdoors retailing with the opening of its first ‘tea-towel-free’ shop.

MP 'confident' on mountain rescuers' VAT campaign

The Liberal Democrat MP who led the campaign to get mountain rescue teams’ VAT refunded said he is confident the move will still go ahead.

Rambling and the full English are among favoured pastimes

A love of rambling is one of the top traits of the English. That’s the verdict of a survey of what activities are the most typically English. ...

Clear the countryside clutter, say campaigners

A countryside charity is calling on the Government to clear the clutter that is spoiling much of England’s rural beauty.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

Giant map adds to aerial photography project

Countryside lovers can now walk the length of Britain in just a few strides with the opening of a large-scale open-air Ordnance Survey map of the country.

Lomond core paths on view for walkers

A Scottish national park has introduced an online map showing all its core paths. The Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority completed...

Common-ground report urges greens peace

A campaign group has produced a guide to finding common ground when protecting the nation’s green spaces.

Outdoor gear firms accused of 'disregarding environment'

Outdoor gear manufacturers stand accused of showing a disregard for the environmental impact of their businesses in a groundbreaking survey.

Rescuers' awareness message: it's not just about mountains

Members of England and Wales’s volunteer mountain and cave rescue teams will raise their profile next month with a national day of events which aims to inform the public about their work.