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Celebrating 75 years of Ramblers
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
In the first in a series of articles to celebrate Ramblers 75th Anniversary, we present a brief history of the charity and take a fond look back at some of the visual materials produced over the years…
Tags: access, campaigns, history, Ramblers, Ramblers 75th Anniversary, right, right of way
Posted in Campaigns/Issues, Features, Walk Summer 2010, from the magazine | No Comments »
Walk in depth: the Pennine Way
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Britain’s first official long-distance path, the Pennine Way, was the dream of walkers’ campaigner and first full-time secretary of the Ramblers, Tom Stephenson. Andrew McCloy investigates…
Tags: access, campaigns, Hadrian's Wall, Kinder Scout, long-distance walks, Ramblers
Posted in Current Feature, Features, UK Walking, Walk Summer 2010 | 1 Comment »
History repeating
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
The 1932 mass trespass of Kinder Scout was a seminal event in the history of access and walking, and a catalyst for the formation of the Ramblers…
Tags: access, campaigns, Kinder Scout, Ramblers, Ramblers 75th Anniversary
Posted in Latest News, News | 1 Comment »
A vote for walking
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Find out which candidates have signed up to the Ramblers Walking Manifesto
Tags: access, campaigns, Marine and Coastal Access Bill, policy, Ramblers
Posted in Latest News, News | No Comments »
The paths less travelled
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Footpath erosion in Britain’s walking hotspots costs millions in repairs each year and is permanently changing the face of our most cherished natural landmarks. Check out Mark Rowe’s full report on in the winter issue of walk, or read on for a sample of his alternatives to the most popular routes…
Tags: access, Environment, footpaths
Posted in Features, UK Walking, Walk Winter 2009, from the magazine, library shot | No Comments »
The paths less travelled
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Footpath erosion in Britain’s walking hotspots costs millions in repairs each year and is permanently changing the face of our most cherished natural landmarks. Check out Mark Rowe’s full report on in the winter issue of walk, or read on for a sample of his alternatives to the most popular routes…
Tags: access, Environment, footpaths
Posted in Features, Walk Winter 2009 | No Comments »
Landmark law opens up English coast
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Hundreds of miles of inaccessible and out-of-bounds coastline are set to be permanently opened up to the public for the first time under the new Marine and Coastal Access Act…
Tags: access, coastal walks, conservation, Marine and Coastal Access Bill
Posted in News, Walk Winter 2009 | No Comments »
A new trail in the Lake District?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
The Lake District National Park Authority is asking for your thoughts on a proposed new trail between Coniston and Foxfield…
Tags: access, Lake District, Lake District National Park, new routes
Posted in Latest News, News | 1 Comment »
Walk & Talk with Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Famous as The Black Farmer with his range of supermarket sausages, food entrepreneur Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones talks to Susan Gray about city and country life and his plans to stand as a Tory MP in the next election…
Tags: access, People, right of way
Posted in Features, People, Walk Autumn 2009, library shot | 2 Comments »
Bridging the gap
Friday, August 21st, 2009
A new bridge in the Lake District is opening up a circular route around Derwentwater for people of all abilities…
Tags: access, Derwentwater, Lake District, Lake District National Park, wheelchair routes
Posted in Latest News, News | No Comments »
