News
Peregrine chicks take flight
Three Peregrine chicks have taken to the air at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The youngsters are wowing visitors who can watch them performing aerial acrobatics through high-powered telescopes at a special free viewpoint…
Walkers urged to stay safe near water
The UK’s drowning prevention charity is warning people who walk or run near water to be aware of potential risks, as this group accounts for the largest proportion of UK drownings…
Walkers urged to help care for trees
With diseases continuing to take their toll on the UK’s forests and urban trees, The Tree Council is asking everyone to help play a roll in keeping our trees healthy. Its annual Tree Care Campaign is now underway, reminding us to look out for trees at this most crucial time…
Ramblers announce first regional volunteer workshop
This June will see the first in a new series of events designed to bring together all kinds of knowledge and skills useful for Ramblers members and volunteers. The first Ramblers Regional Volunteer Workshop event will take place in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire on 1 June 2013…
from the magazine
Celebrating ten years of healthy walks
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Many Walking for Health (WfH) schemes across England are marking their tenth anniversaries this year with celebratory walks and events…
Routemaster in-depth: Make a night of it
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
On a night-time walk through Galloway Forest, Paul Lamarra explores the UK’s only Dark Sky Park, where pure, unadulterated views of the galaxies await…
What’s New: Autumn 2012
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Check out our round-up of the latest, best and most inspirational books, as reviewed by our experts…
My Perfect Day: Simon Reeve
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
The author and TV adventurer talks to walk about travelling, terrorism and his pursuit of the perfect cream tea…
Naturewatch: Out on the fens
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Fenland Ramblers’ Brian Foster takes us on a tour of one of Britain’s rarest habitats and the stunning wildlife to be found in its distinctive environs…
Photography masterclass: Take a dim view
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
As professional photographer Peter Cairns shows, there’s no such thing as ‘bad weather’ – just plenty of new opportunities…
Our trails on trial
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
From the South West Coast Path to the Pennine Way, National Trails are our most popular and successful walking routes. But the Government wants to change how they’re managed. David Foster examines the proposals and hears the concerns of several parties who’ll be most closely affected by them…
Global walk: Channel Island hopping
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Paul Miles discovers historic towns, secluded beaches and local intrigue on a new long-distance route linking Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, Sark and Alderney…
One foot in the grave
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
With Hallowe’en upon us, Mark Rowe explores the morbid history of some of Britain’s most scenic ‘coffin trails’ and picks the best urban cemeteries for a ghoulish autumnal stroll…
