Court tells owner to open up historic site to walkers

A court has ordered a landowner to allow the public on to land that had been fenced off. Kent County Council took John Button to court to force him...

Nikwax gets Duke's Award seal of approval

Waterproofing specialist Nikwax has teamed up with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which helps more than 200,000 young people each year get into the great outdoors.

Gamekeeper faces £7,000 extra costs after failed appeal on raptor offences

A gamekeeper who lost his appeal against convictions for illegal trapping of birds of prey faces further costs of £7,000.

Walkers' summit rescue follows chance encounter by team

A group of walkers stranded on a mountain top was helped from the summit by rescuers who came across them by chance.

National park throws out plans for 'Nelson's Column'-sized turbine

National park planners have rejected a farmer’s proposal for a wind turbine almost has high as Nelson’s Column, saying approving it could set a precedent in other national parks.

A walk a day keeps the bugs at bay, says professor

Taking a regular brisk walk can help you fend off winter bugs, but strenuous exercise such as long-distance running can make you more susceptible to colds and flu.

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.

Tweets will keep Snowdonia hill-goers up-to-date with winter conditions

Outdoor enthusiasts in north Wales will be able to get safety updated on mountain conditions via Twitter – in two languages.

Power for footpath volunteers thanks to tool firm's gift

Volunteers from Britain’s biggest walkers’ charity will have more power thanks to a donation from an international technology firm.