News
From canals to the coast, good news for walkers
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
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
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!
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
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…
Archive for access
Waterways access boost
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
The new charity responsible for Britain’s network of canals and rivers will have public access at the heart of its role, the Government has confirmed…
Peak of health
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
More than 70 people who would otherwise miss out on the countryside have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Peak Park Leisure Walks programme in the Peak District…
Ramblers issues red card to ‘green’ government
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups have issued a report which highlights that the Government is failing to deliver on its wildlife, landscape and access promises…
Fast track to folly
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
The proposed HS2 rail link is facing widespread opposition for the damage it will cause to local countryside. Mark Rowe investigates the impact it will have on walkers…
Many hands make light work
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Parishioners from Rosedale in the North York Moors National Park have joined forces to improve access along a popular right of way in the dale…
Grants available for Exmoor group visits
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Help is now at hand for groups that have considered a visit to the National Park, but have been short of funds to pay for a bus, accomodation or activities…
Share your views on three ‘new’ bridleways
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Three ‘new’ bridleways in the Lake District are a step closer to being established after a meeting in Kendal agreed to record the routes and put them out for a period of public consultation…
Thumbs up for Exmoor paths
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Getting around Exmoor is easier than ever, according to a recent survey of Exmoor National Park’s public rights of way…
Accessing Dartmoor
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
A day trip offers the opportunity for people with mobility problems to explore the beauty of Dartmoor National Park on a special guided trip using rugged off-road mobility scooters…
Councils swing axe on rights of way teams
Friday, February 18th, 2011
More and more local authorities have revealed plans to devastate their rights of way budgets in response to Government cuts…
