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Hunting Orion in the Peak District
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Help monitor the impact of light pollution by scouring the skies for Orion over the Peak District this weekend…
Editor’s Wish List
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to in Spring 2012!
A spellbinding new trail
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Launched to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the infamous Pendle Witch Trials, the 77km/48-mile Pendle Witches Way takes you from Sabden in Lancashire through the Ribble Valley…
Victory against 4x4s on Walna Scar fell pass
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
After more than three decades of uncertainty, a Government appointed Inspector has just confirmed that Walna Scar, one of the Lake District’s most popular fell passes, will not be open to motorised vehicles…
From canals to the coast, good news for walkers
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
The last seven days have brought a number of great announcements for ramblers and other outdoor enthusiasts – with waterways and coasts set to be improved and opened up…
Historic route back on the map
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
A much-loved path for Lake District walkers has finally been repaired and restored after 2009’s record-breaking floods washed it away. The historical route, which Alfred Wainwright described as “one of the pleasantest of foot passes”, was regularly climbed by walkers heading for Haystacks…
Bringing a native woodland back to life
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Six years on from a public appeal to raise funds, the Woodland Trust has completed the first stage of the restoration of Wentwood Forest – including thinning almost all the areas previously planted with conifers to provide space and light for native oak, beech and hazel to take their place…
Visit walk at The Outdoors Show 2012!
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Get ready for the year ahead with a visit to The Outdoors Show, where walk will be awarding our prestigious and highly anticipated reader awards – as voted for by you!
Dream views of a winter wonderland
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The New Forest National Park’s popular ‘Dream View’ exhibition is on show over the holidays at the Moors Valley Country Park’s Visitor Centre…
Share the joy of walking this holiday season!
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
The few precious days left before Christmas can only mean one thing – the annual Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks is nearly upon us! This year’s celebration aims to get the nation on its feet and out enjoying the country’s urban routes, countryside trails and forest footpaths over the holidays…



