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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.

Phone download helps rescuers find lost walkers

A couple lost on south Wales’s highest mountain were found after rescuers got them to download an application to their smartphone.

Wainwright archive opened to public after successful Lottery bid

The archive of renowned Lakeland guidebook author Alfred Wainwright will be opened to the public after a successful bid by Cumbria County Council.

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...

Second success for system as rescuers use phone signal to find lost walkers

A new software system for mountain rescuers helped guide a team to a pair lost on a hillside. The rescue was the second in the weekend to use the S...

Guide publishers appeal to outdoor fans to check their bookshelves

Leading outdoors publisher Cicerone is appealing to enthusiasts to root around on their bookshelves for copies of any of the company’s old books.

Wainwright fans back wildlife charity to mark twin anniversaries

Followers of the late fellwalking guide book author Alfred Wainwright will celebrate the group’s 10th birthday by raising funds for a wildlife charity which will be marking its own 50th anniversary.

High Speed Rail plans put walking routes in jeopardy, say Ramblers

At least 150 footpaths are under threat from plans to build England’s high-speed railway between London and Birmingham.

Lost bag forces abandonment of Lizzy's 1,000-mile Himalaya race

A British ultra-runner has had to pull out of an ambitious 1,000-mile run across the Himalaya. Lizzy Hawker’s ‘Sky Dance’ came to an end when...

Midnight rescue for walker lost in foul weather

A walker was rescued from a Peak District fell after getting lost in the dark. Three mountain rescue teams were joined by animals and handlers from...

Walkers warned of GPS jamming exercise around RAF base

Ofcom has warned of another jamming exercise affecting Global Positioning System signals. GPS receivers may be affected within 2km of the Sculthorp...

Repeat of military exercise will jam GPS signals for walkers

A military exercise currently underway which jams GPS signals will be repeated next year. Ofcom announced another week of when navigational signals...

Rescued Nevis trio 'lucky to be alive'

A trio of badly equipped students rescued from Britain’s highest mountain are lucky to be alive, according to the team that went to their aid.

Smartphone fix helps rescuers find lost walkers in atrocious weather

Rescuers used a couple’s smartphone position to find them on England’s highest mountain in atrocious weather.

Mountain council boss's fears for climbing under new coastal law

The boss of the British Mountaineering Council is worried existing outdoor access could be curtailed under a law meant to increase the public’s right to walk England’s coastal areas.

Technology helps mountain rescuers find lost walkers in two incidents

Mountain rescuers used modern technology and mobile phones to help find walkers in two separate incidents.

Lakeland footpaths will close to allow rally

National park bosses are warning walkers and mountain bikers that all rights of way will be closed later this month in a popular Lakeland forest.

Winter sunshine guides offer escape from autumn gloom

As autumnal gloom and early darkness envelop Britain, and the Met Office dashes hopes of widespread early snowfall, walkers could be forgiven for letting their thoughts wander to sunnier destinations.