Archive for books
My Walk of Life: Colin Speakman
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
The Ramblers campaigner and author looks back at more than 50 years of pioneering rights for walkers in Yorkshire, but warns that public spending cuts could undo much of the good work
Make it Wild!
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
This imaginative book describes how children can enjoy wild places by using natural materials creatively…
Mythogeography: A guide to walking sideways
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
The act of walking can be a political protest, personal expression, spiritual discovery and geographical deconstruction…
Where To Go When: Great Britain & Ireland
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Featuring stunning photography and comprehensive references for each location, this book is a valuable tool for anyone planning a short break or day out…
Scottish Ramblers in Palestine
Friday, February 12th, 2010
A Scottish Rambler has set up an exchange with walkers in Palestine. Members of Shat-ha, meaning ‘to wander’, face severe restrictions on movement but have still managed to walk regularly for years…
New Ramblers’ guides
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Find your bearings and help us raise funds with the Ramblers’ best-selling series of Collins walking guides…
Book reviews: Winter 2009
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
A round-up of walking books, plus a special round-up of walking-related history books…
Millions more titles at new Ramblers bookstore
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
The Ramblers has launched a new online bookstore, which will offer every book available in the UK. That’s well over a million titles, including every walking guide or map you’ll ever need…
Guidebook offer
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
A new collection of walks voted for by Ramblers members has gone on sale in bookshops nationwide, but is free to all Ramblers members…
The Rough Guide to Walks in London & Southeast England
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
This second-edition pocketsized guide features 43 walks, ranging from short city strolls to full-day walks in the South Downs, New Forest, Thames Valley and the Fens…



