Julia Bradbury: the new face of Ramblers

Popular presenter and all-around outdoors personality Julia Bradbury has been confirmed for the post of Ramblers president – bringing a fresh new face and energy to the organisation. One of Britain’s best-loved and most enthusiastic on-screen walkers, Julia has been at the forefront of revamping walking for wider – and younger – audiences, hosting a number of outdoor television programmes.

Recently voted ‘Walking Celebrity of the Year’ by walk magazine readers, Julia will act as figurehead for Ramblers, and says her main objective will be getting more people walking. “For too long walking has been associated mainly with the ‘hardcore enthusiast’ tag,” she says. “My message is that walking is for everyone – young, old, groups, singles, city, country, black, white, you name it.”

“My ambition with the Ramblers over the coming year is simple: get Britain on its feet. The country is stuffed with beautiful walks and a 130,000 mile footpath network – I want everyone to get out there and enjoy it!”

Julia’s packed portfolio of TV presenting credits include Countryfile; Wainwright’s Walks; Around the World in 80 Days; Climb Britain and Watchdog. Her fresh approach, combined with her expertise and life-long enthusiasm for walking, have earned her a name for putting the ‘zing’ back into walking.

Ramblers Chief Executive Tom Franklin comments: “In the Ramblers 75th year, our mission is to revamp walking and restore it to its proper place at the heart of everyday life, leisure and transport – no matter who you are! We want to break down the barriers to walking, whether it’s blocked paths or lack of motivation. There is no better expert at this than Julia Bradbury.”

Left: Julia with Ramblers’ CEO Tom Franklin (left) and walk editor Dominic Bates (far left).