News
Ramblers steps up ‘Don’t Lose Your Way’ campaign as Defra consultation begins
Miles of well-walked routes across the country which have never been officially recorded as footpaths and bridleways could be lost to the public warns the Ramblers, as Defra launches a consultation on rights of way law…
Counting down to the Big Welsh Walk
Ramblers, amblers, walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts will be gathering along the Welsh coastline this weekend to celebrate the launch of the Wales Coast Path – the first footpath to cover an entire nation’s coastline!
Ramblers announce new president
Countryside campaigner Kate Ashbrook has been announced as the new President of Britain’s Walking Charity. Known for her work at the Open Spaces Society and her tireless countryside campaigning, Kate will be leading the Ramblers in their work to promote walking and continue to open up and protect the countryside…
Kinder 80: as it happens
With the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Kinder Scout mass trespass taking place this week, walk will be devoting our entire homepage to the occasion…
Join Ramblers ‘virtual’ mass trespass this weekend!
With the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout mass trespass approaching, the Ramblers is calling for a ‘virtual mass trespass’ to highlight the many places that remain off limits to walkers and others…
from the magazine
Editor’s Wish List: Spring 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
Lambeth backs London mapping campaign
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Lambeth has become the first London council to support the Ramblers’ Putting London on the Map campaign, agreeing to work with Ramblers volunteers to create a definitive map of rights of way in the borough…
Baton walks success
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Over a year of special anniversary Baton Walks, the Ramblers baton has been on an extraordinary journey around Britain…
Sheffield Ramblers meet Deputy PM
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Sheffield Ramblers had their first chance to lobby the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg face-to-face…
Royal Parks rambles begin
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Natural England and The Royal Parks have teamed up with the Ramblers to offer a series of free guided health walks in the capital’s most prestigious green spaces…
Wales commits to world’s best coastal paths
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
The Welsh Assembly Government has signed a landmark commitment to make the coastal paths of Wales the best in the world…
Plaque approval
Friday, February 18th, 2011
A new, waymark-sized plaque from the Ramblers will remind passing walkers of the invaluable work its volunteers do…
Rescue choppers furore
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Plans to privatise Britain’s search and rescue helicopters are in disarray after a key member of the consortium bidding for the contract pulled out amid allegations of misconduct…
Fire sale threatens woodland walkers
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Government plans to sell Forestry Commission (FC) land could jeopardise public access to huge swathes of English woodland…
Councils swing axe on rights of way teams
Friday, February 18th, 2011
More and more local authorities have revealed plans to devastate their rights of way budgets in response to Government cuts…
