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…
Walk Winter 2010
Victory on the Icknield Way!
Monday, January 17th, 2011
John Andrews writes about a long-fought battle over rights of way on this ancient route…
Walk in depth: the Weardale Way
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Once world-renowned for its lead mining, the North Pennines is now known for its fascinating industrial heritage and beautiful open countryside. Mark Rowe sets out to explore the Weardale Way…
My Perfect Day: Dan Snow
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Dan Snow, son of political presenter Peter Snow, is the ‘History Hunter’ on The One Show and presented Norman Walks on BBC Four. Here he tells walk about his favourite things…
Roam the Rhine
Monday, November 29th, 2010
Voted as one of the best walking destinations in Germany, the Rhineland-Palatinate region is a must for hikers
Countryside in crisis
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Faced with the biggest public spending cuts for a generation, Britain’s countryside is set for drastic change as the organisations that manage it look for ways to bridge the funding gap…
Walkers facing ‘disproportionate’ cuts
Friday, November 26th, 2010
The Ramblers has warned that the Government’s largest public spending cuts for a generation could see a return to the ‘Forbidden Britain’ of the 1960s, claiming hundreds of footpaths are at risk of falling into disrepair and disuse…
Coastal path consultations begin
Friday, November 26th, 2010
The first public consultation on the Weymouth Bay stretch of the all-England coast path – from Rufus Castle to West Lulworth – is underway…
Climbing Everest: The Complete Writings of George Mallory
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
The first definitive collection of Mallory’s writings
John Craven’s Countryfile Handbook
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
With the same friendly, accessible tone taken by the TV show, the handbook is packed with practical info…
Scotland
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
A terrifically comprehensive guide to Scotland’s upland areas…
