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Authors explore Britain's 'cotton wool' view of safety

Is Britain wrapped in cotton wool? Two academic authors examine whether health and safety attitudes are doing more harm than good...

TV show will feature helicopter-crash boss's zip-wire battle

Television viewers will be able to see an on-screen confrontation between campaigners and the controversial owner of a Lake District tourist attraction in a fly-on-the-wall documentary next Sunday.

Blue plaque marks start of Wainwright's first 'long walk'

Enthusiasts have unveiled a blue plaque marking the starting point of the first long-distance journey of author Alfred Wainwright.

Concern as Government plans to ditch adventure licensing body

The coalition Government plans to scrap the body set up to license children's adventurous activities.

2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...

Regular walking 'helps stave off colds'

Taking a regular walk, run or bike ride could halve the likelihood of catching a cold. The good news for outdoor enthusiasts is that breaking into ...

Five readers win copy of Wainwright guidebook

Five lucky grough readers have won their own copy of the new guide to the route taken by one of the best known outdoor writers in his first long-distance foray.

Walkers follow Wainwright's footsteps to launch impending guide

More than 40 walkers stepped out in the footsteps of one of the most celebrated guidebook authors to celebrate the launch of a new book detailing one of his earliest routes.

Walker's body found in van after munrobagging trip

The body of a walker has been discovered in a van parked in a layby in the Scottish Highlands. Police said they believed Michael Coffield had been ...

Police award for mountain rescuers during 'demanding year'

Police presented a team of volunteer mountain rescuers with a plaque in recognition of their service.

Village greens at risk from latest Government plans, campaigners say

The English village green is at risk from Government plans to change the rules on registering land for local use, campaigners said.

Trust's 3.8 million members called to arms over Government planning threats

The head of England’s largest conservation charity has issued a call to arms to its 3.8 million members to challenge the coalition Government’s plans to change planning law.

Special-needs teens raise cash for trust with West Highland walk

A group of teenagers with special needs is tackling the West Highland Way to raise cash for a conservation charity.

New print run due for sold-out Wainwright guidebook

The guidebook of the route of Alfred Wainwright’s first ever long-distance walk has sold out its first print run.

BBC programmes look at Wainwright's early years

Alfred Wainwright’s early years come under scrutiny on the airwaves with two programmes about the curmudgeonly fellwalker.

New guidebook follows in Wainwright's solitary footsteps

There are, according to the Long Distance Walkers Association, more than 1,000 long-distance paths criss-crossing Britain.

Wainwright fans will gather to launch new long-distance route

A major new long-distance walking trail, following in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright, will be launched later this month.

New trail will follow in Wainwright's footsteps

September 1938, and the dark cloud of National Socialism cast its shadow over Europe as Britain prepared for war with Hitler’s growing army.

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