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Tryfan's status at risk as hill sleuths plan survey

One of the shapeliest of north Wales’s 3,000ft mountains could soon lose its status. Tryfan, the perfectly mountain-shaped peak in the Ogwen Vall...

Walkers urged to use hotline to report illegal off-roaders

Police are urging walkers to use a special hotline to report illegal off-road bikers and 4x4 drivers.

Walker wins landmark footpath victory after six-year battle

A determined walkers’ champion has won a six-year legal battle to have gates removed from a path at a Somerset mansion.

Bawdy walking book cover upsets Ordnance Survey

Britain’s national mapping agency stands accused of losing its sense of humour after it launched action to have sales of a bawdy hillwalking book stopped.

Forget Tweets and get back to basics, says Ramblers vice-president

The Ramblers should spend less time Twittering and more effort on fighting for countryside access. That’s the view of one of the organisation’s...

grough launches cheapest digital Ordnance Survey mapping service

You may have had your fill of the January sales, but here’s a bargain we don’t think you can refuse.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009

As the decade which seems to have become known as the noughties packed its bags and prepared for the trip into history, its final days had a familiar ring: winter catching out climbers and walkers, with tragic consequences..

Flood-damaged paths mapped by Lakes authority

Walkers in the Lake District are being urged to check on the state of footpaths as Cumbria recovers from the devastating floods that left £1.6m of damage and left many bridges and rights of way either destroyed or damaged.

Anniversary challenge to councils to put themselves on the map

Councils are being challenged to wake up and get their maps up to date, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the law that obliges them to record rights of way.

What future for the outdoor world, post election?

With a general election just round the corner, where will the world of outdoor activities stand after the poll?.

Pass the baton and ditch the bobble hat: Ramblers reach 75

As the Ramblers face up to the realities of modern life, we take a look back at the organisation's past as it celebrates 75 years of campaigning.

Setback for Vixen Tor access campaign

The owner of a Dartmoor crag at the centre of a long-running access row has lodged an appeal against a council decision to create two rights of way on the land.

Trigs, tithes and topography: OS history goes online

The pace of mapping developments is hard to keep pace with these days, with every day seemingly offering a new electronic means of viewing maps, exporting routes to GPS units and downloading applications for the latest smart phones.

Trust launches fight to protect country's wilderness

Scotland’s leading wilderness campaign group today launched a fightback against encroachment on the UK’s remaining wild areas.

Tragedy and triumph: the outdoor world in 2009 (continued)

Free Ordnance Survey mapping may follow Government u-turn

Outdoor enthusiasts were handed an early Christmas present today with the announcement that the Government could make leisure mapping free to users.

OS map data: what happened to the consultation?

A public consultation on the future of Ordnance Survey mapping failed to materialise this week. Despite assurances from a Government minister that ...