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Anastasia French: Footpath conservers

Anastasia French: Footpath conservers

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

On a snowy day in Warwickshire, the BRamblers are hard at work. Ignoring the cold, they’re wheeling wheelbarrows, laying down gravel and having a great time. As dog walkers and local residents walk past, thanking us for the work, it’s clear that we’re doing something special.

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Benedict Southworth: A message from the Ramblers

Benedict Southworth: A message from the Ramblers

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

The Ramblers will be joining a range of other organisations to make 2013 the year of Britain on Foot…

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Walking Class Hero: Speaking out against the madness

Walking Class Hero: Speaking out against the madness

Thursday, October 4th, 2012

The Twelve Quays Campaign was founded by Wirral resident Graham Handley. Over a period of 12 years campaigners fought to get the historic section of embankment re-opened…

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Making the case for walkers

Making the case for walkers

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Every day, Ramblers volunteers and staff are involved in legal battles to protect and extend our precious network of footpaths and public access to the countryside. Andrew McCloy uncovers the extraordinary work they do and a few of their greatest legal victories…

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Benedict Southworth: A message from the Ramblers

Benedict Southworth: A message from the Ramblers

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

National Trails are the crown jewels of all our long-distance paths, and as big a draw for walkers internationally as Big Ben or Loch Ness are for tourists…

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National Trails campaign launched

National Trails campaign launched

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Ramblers has launched its ‘Campaign for National Trails’ in response to new government proposals for the management of National Trails in England – which the charity fears would cause a dramatic decline in their quality…

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Benedict Southworth: A message from the Ramblers

Benedict Southworth: A message from the Ramblers

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

77 years on from our founding we have created a diverse organisation that provides a strong voice for walkers…

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Ramblers steps up ‘Don’t Lose Your Way’ campaign as Defra consultation begins

Ramblers steps up ‘Don’t Lose Your Way’ campaign as Defra consultation begins

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Miles of well-walked routes across the country which have never been officially recorded as footpaths and bridleways could be lost to the public warns the Ramblers, as Defra launches a consultation on rights of way law…

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Sarah Gardner: I’m a rambler, I’m a rambler

Sarah Gardner: I’m a rambler, I’m a rambler

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

It was a day jam-packed with celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass, an iconic event which captured the desire for better outdoor access…

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Join Ramblers ‘virtual’ mass trespass this weekend!

Join Ramblers ‘virtual’ mass trespass this weekend!

Friday, April 13th, 2012

With the 80th anniversary of the Kinder Scout mass trespass approaching, the Ramblers is calling for a ‘virtual mass trespass’ to highlight the many places that remain off limits to walkers and others…

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