News
Victory against 4x4s on Walna Scar fell pass
After more than three decades of uncertainty, a Government appointed Inspector has just confirmed that Walna Scar, one of the Lake District’s most popular fell passes, will not be open to motorised vehicles…
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!
Archive for community action
Thinking inside the box
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
You’ve probably read walking directions on signs, fenceposts, maybe even trees… but how about a red phone box? Residents and visitors walking through Emery Down near Lyndhurst can now turn to a new oracle…
Special delivery
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Building materials giant Lafarge has donated a massive 120 tonnes of gritstone to resurface part of a footpath leading from Clapham to Ingleborough, as part of the new Three Peaks Project…
Bill Bryson backs canal campaign
Monday, March 16th, 2009
Best-selling author Bill Bryson is urging the 11 million people who use the nation’s canals and rivers to tackle litter…
