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 Awards
OBE for Wales Cymru Director
Monday, June 13th, 2011
Ramblers today welcomes the news that Beverley Penney, former Director of Ramblers Cymru, has been awarded an OBE in the Birthday Honours List for services to Ramblers Cymru…
Nominations open for Volunteer Awards
Friday, May 28th, 2010
A special awards scheme to recognise Ramblers volunteers is now open for nominations. As part of the 75th anniversary celebrations, Ramblers is inviting members to submit details of volunteers whose extraordinary contributions have helped further the charity’s cause…
Best piece of walking advice
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
“Never trust your Dad if he says it’s a shortcut”
Best overall walking brand
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Gold: Páramo
Silver: Berghaus
Bronze: The North Face
Best other walking product
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Gold: Nikwax
Silver: Leki Walking Poles
Bronze: Superfeet
Best walking guidebook
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Gold: Cicerone
Silver: France Lincoln Publishers for Wainwright’s Walks
Bronze: Ordnance Survey
Best waterproof jacket
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Gold: Páramo
Silver: Berghaus
Bronze: The North Face
Best independent outdoors retailer
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Gold: Whalley Warm & Dry
Silver: George Fisher
Bronze: Gaynors of Ambleside
Vote and Win!
Monday, December 21st, 2009
With the year coming to an end, now’s the perfect time to cast your votes for the very best products, people and places in the world of walking…
