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 conservation
Return of the Ospreys
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
For the first time in at least 200 years, ospreys are nesting and are believed to have had chicks in Northumberland. A long-term project to encourage the iconic species to return to the region has resulted in a pair of birds nesting on a platform in Kielder Water & Forest Park…
Bluebell hunt
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Join the hunt for Britain’s native bluebell this summer, with a series of free walks led by Ramblers experts…
Chris Stephens: Walls for all
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Like motherhood and apple pie, everyone is in favour of dry stone walls. We enjoy seeing them and use them to promote the countryside, as well as to sell walking boots and rucksacks, and to recruit members to heritage organisations. But few, it seems, are currently in a position to pay for their maintenance or restoration…
In search of seaweed
Monday, May 11th, 2009
The plant conservation charity Plantlife is calling on outdoor enthusiasts to help hunt for Wig Wrack – a rare, golden seaweed found only in Scotland…
