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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...
Peak fund grant will help create Kinder Trespass archive
A two-year project to create an archive of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass has received a cash boost. The Peak District National Park Authority’s ...
'Unstraightened' water course will help wildlife thrive
A Cairngorms stream that was straightened to provide land drainage has been transformed back to its meandering course to help wildlife thrive.
Lake District floods footpath bill tops £1m
The bill for repairing the Lake District’s footpaths and bridleways damaged by the area’s devastating 2009 floods has topped £1m.
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.
Highland laird fined for river works that put rare species at risk
A Scottish laird was fined £9,000 for carrying out unauthorised engineering work in Scotland’s longest river on his Highland estate.
Police appeal to walkers to wise up for winter
Police in the Highlands are appealing to hillgoers to make sure they are prepared for the mountain conditions as winter approaches.
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2 Two Cumbrian men appear at court over criminal damage to Sycamore Gap tree
3 Glen Coe walker dies in fall on Beinn a’ Chrùlaiste
4 Walker dies in fall from Tryfan
5 Injured Lakeland walker airlifted to hospital after tumble near Haystacks summit
6 Helvellyn walker airlifted to hospital after falling on Striding Edge
7 Police charge two men with criminal damage over felling of Sycamore Gap tree
8 Climbing legend Leo Houlding officially opens Keswick mountain rescuers' extension
9 On test: Montane Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie reviewed
2 Explorer Scout Ben Leonard was unlawfully killed in Great Orme fall, jury finds (7)
3 Blencathra walker rescued after falling more than 60ft from Sharp Edge (7)
4 Dartmoor national park bosses will fight bid to overturn camping verdict (4)
5 Campaigning Kate Ashbrook celebrates 40 years as head of Open Spaces Society (3)
6 Llanberis rescue team volunteers 'close to limit' as callouts top 300 in 2023 (3)
7 More than 40 involved in rescue of injured walker who spent 24 hours on Scafell Pike (2)
8 Summer's over; it's getting darker and colder. Time to wise up to winter on the hill (2)
9 Lakes boss Richard Leafe will quit at end of year for new career as Mountain Leader (1)
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