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Divers' Windermere lake clean-up could break world record

A clean-up of a Cumbrian lake is set to break a world record for the number of divers involved. The Friends of the Lake District’s planned litter...

Black Sail youth hostel will close for a month to allow £¼m facelift

One of England’s remotest youth hostels will get a £¼m facelift for its 80th birthday. The Black Sail hostel at the head of Ennerdale can only ...

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.

New coalition urges Government action on English common land

A coalition of diverse activists ranging from the head of the British Mountaineering Council to a National Farmers’ Union representative is urging the Government to put into action a law passed six years ago to record common land.

Britain's commons at risk from secret 'filching' of land, says Open Spaces Society

Britain’s ancient commons are in danger from surreptitious ‘filching’ by companies and individuals, a campaign group says.

Pennine project is up for National Lottery award

A project that has helped restore footpaths and provide a mountain bike trail in the Pennine uplands is in the frame for a prize.

Outdoor campaigners give mixed views on new planning guidelines

Outdoor campaigners gave a mixed reaction to the publication of the coalition Government’s new planning guidelines.

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...

Outdoor brands admit use of controversial goose down in clothing

Two leading outdoor clothing companies have admitted their insulated products contain down from geese that have been force-fed.

£1.75m boost for upgrades of West Highland Way and Great Glen Way

Two long-distance paths in Scotland will benefit from part of a £3m spending boost. The West Highland Way and Great Glen Way will be improved wher...

The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past

Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.

Hypothermia can kill: how to spot it, treat it and prevent it

Can you spot the signs of hypothermia and do you know how to treat it and, more importantly, prevent it.

Windermere due for deep-clean as divers join Fell Care Day event

Volunteers will plumb the depths in an upcoming clean-up in a national park. Members of the Kendal Sub Aqua Club will clear the lake bed of Winderm...

Government's rural statement 'missing a trick' says Open Spaces Society

The coalition Government is missing a trick by ignoring the worth of green spaces and public footpaths.

Police and park wardens repeat blitz on Lomond anti-social behaviour

Police and national park rangers launched a blitz on anti-social behaviour along part of Scotland’s most popular long-distance trail.

Red-tape plans 'put green spaces at risk'

Campaigners said that coalition Government plans to cut red tape threaten mediaeval green spaces. The Open Spaces Society expressed its concern tha...