News
Ramblers steps up ‘Don’t Lose Your Way’ campaign as Defra consultation begins
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…
Counting down to the Big Welsh Walk
Ramblers, amblers, walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts will be gathering along the Welsh coastline this weekend to celebrate the launch of the Wales Coast Path – the first footpath to cover an entire nation’s coastline!
Ramblers announce new president
Countryside campaigner Kate Ashbrook has been announced as the new President of Britain’s Walking Charity. Known for her work at the Open Spaces Society and her tireless countryside campaigning, Kate will be leading the Ramblers in their work to promote walking and continue to open up and protect the countryside…
Kinder 80: as it happens
With the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Kinder Scout mass trespass taking place this week, walk will be devoting our entire homepage to the occasion…
Join Ramblers ‘virtual’ mass trespass this weekend!
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…
Archive for campaigns
Get Walking Keep Walking
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
You walk readers may be an active lot, but sadly not everyone shares our mutual enthusiasm for seeing the world on two feet. Ramblers’ new Big Lottery funded ‘Get Walking Keep Walking’ website aims to help 150,000 people get walking…
Families on foot
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Des de Moor reports on a pilot project to get families walking for health in post-industrial Cumbria, while we present some top tips for walking with kids…
Grass roots round up
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
News and accolades from Ramblers around the country…
Powerline given go-ahead
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The controversial Beauly-Denny powerline is to be given approval, despite the efforts of Ramblers Scotland. A Government leak in October suggested Scottish Ministers were ready to give the green light to the line of mega-pylons…
Welsh beauty spot saved
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Ramblers Cymru, the Open Spaces Society and Carmarthenshire residents are celebrating after their objection to plans to transform a local beauty spot into a motorbike scrambling area was upheld…
Fosse Way re-opens to public
Friday, August 28th, 2009
A footpath closed to the public for nearly 15 years has re-opened thanks to a sustained effort from local residents, the Ramblers, a parish council and a Member of Parliament…
Barrow families test new tales
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Families in Barrow-in-Furness have been discovering how much fun walking can be and getting more active on a Department of Health walking project piloted by the Ramblers…
Britain gets walking!
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
More than 3,000 people across Britain went strolling in the sun on 30 May 2009 as part of the Ramblers’ second national Get Walking Day…
Rocking Parliament
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
MPs are set to get even more stick this week, this time from Britain’s biggest walking charity…
South Downs victory
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
After nearly 20 years of campaigning by Ramblers and other groups, the government finally announced a new South Downs National Park – and Ramblers are invited to join in a guided walk to celebrate…
