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Walks of art
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
From Banksy’s notorious urban graffiti to the famous pastoral scenes of Constable’s oil paintings, Julia Buckley uncovers the best of Britain’s art walks…
Tags: art, self-guided walks, themed walks
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Summer 2010, from the magazine, z_flagged | No Comments »
Walk in depth: the Pennine Way
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Britain’s first official long-distance path, the Pennine Way, was the dream of walkers’ campaigner and first full-time secretary of the Ramblers, Tom Stephenson. Andrew McCloy investigates…
Tags: access, campaigns, Hadrian's Wall, Kinder Scout, long-distance walks, Ramblers
Posted in Current Feature, Features, UK Walking, Walk Summer 2010 | 1 Comment »
Bluebell season
Friday, April 9th, 2010
To celebrate the annual bluebell season, Ramblers are launching a series of events across the country to help walkers get out there and enjoy the spectacle. It’s all part of an ongoing campaign with the Natural History Museum to better understand one of our most iconic and threatened spring flowers…
Tags: biodiversity, conservation, Ramblers, wildflowers, wildlife surveys
Posted in Current Feature, Features, UK Walking, Wildlife | No Comments »
Walk in depth: the Mawddach Way
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Eifion Rees uncovers the rich industrial past that belies the stunning unspoilt scenery along the Mawddach Way, Wales’ newest long-distance trail…
Tags: coastal walks, long-distance walks, Mawddach Way
Posted in Current Feature, Features, UK Walking, Walk Spring 2010 | 1 Comment »
From moors to shores
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Novice long-distance walker Abi Bliss spent her summer holiday trekking the Cleveland Way, which is celebrating 40 years as a National Trail. From panoramic views to characterful seaside towns, it was a week to remember…
Tags: Cleveland Way, long-distance walks
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Winter 2009 | 2 Comments »
The paths less travelled
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Footpath erosion in Britain’s walking hotspots costs millions in repairs each year and is permanently changing the face of our most cherished natural landmarks. Check out Mark Rowe’s full report on in the winter issue of walk, or read on for a sample of his alternatives to the most popular routes…
Tags: access, Environment, footpaths
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Winter 2009, from the magazine, library shot | No Comments »
Moon walking
Friday, August 28th, 2009
At the end of October, British Summer Time comes to an end and the clocks go back. But why curb your walking just because it gets dark earlier? Andrew McCloy grabs a torch and heads out into the night air…
Tags: astronomy, night-walking, orienteering, themed walks
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Autumn 2009, library shot | No Comments »
Walk in depth: Cowal Way
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
When the Cowal Way was extended to meet with the West Highland Way, it bridged the gap in an epic walking route from the Mull of Kintyre to Inverness. Paul Lamarra went to investigate…
Tags: Cowal Way, long-distance walks, West Highland Way
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Autumn 2009 | No Comments »
Walk in depth: Lundy Island
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Forty years after Lundy was first acquired by the National Trust and opened to the public, Andrew McCloy explores the curious charms and spectacular wildlife of the little-visited island…
Tags: coastal walks, lundy island, National Trust, Site of Special Scientific Interest, South West Coast Path, Special Area of Conservation
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Summer 2009 | No Comments »
Britain’s best geocache trails
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Rediscover your inner child with our start-up guide to geocaching. Adam Vaughan explores this fast-growing game which uses satellite technology to combine brilliant hikes with adult treasure hunts…
Tags: geocaching, Technology
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Spring 2009 | 3 Comments »
