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…
Latest News
New SYHA site
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
It’s not just Ramblers who have a fresh new look for Spring – the Scottish Youth Hostel Association recently revamped their website, adding some great new features…
Win some serious Arctic gear
Monday, March 16th, 2009
The Catlin Arctic Survey is underway, and Cotswolds is giving you the chance to win the team’s kit..
Bill Bryson backs canal campaign
Monday, March 16th, 2009
Best-selling author Bill Bryson is urging the 11 million people who use the nation’s canals and rivers to tackle litter…
Jubilant reaction to Vixen Tor decision
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Vixen Tor – the well known Dartmoor landmark infamous as a no-go area for the public – could again be frequented by walkers and climbers…
Celebrating 60 years of access
Monday, March 9th, 2009
Under the banner “Celebrating 60 Years of National Parks and Access to the Countryside,” Shepherds Walks has launched the first Rothbury & Coquetdale Midsummer Walking Festival…
Buzz on the waters
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Walkers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled along Britain’s towpaths and riverside trails and to report any beasts and bugs they spot…
New routes round-up
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Three new walking destinations to add to your list…
Do MBT shoes really work?
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
In the past couple of years, MBT shoes have become must-have items thanks to celebrity wearers and ringing endorsements. But do they really work?
Green dream
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Thanks to this genius bit of kit, it’s now easy to keep all your gadgets charged using the kinetic energy generated as you walk…
Red reserve for Dales squirrels
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
England’s newest red squirrel reserve has been created among the 1,000 acres of conifer woodland that make up Greenfield Forest in the Yorkshire Dales…
