News
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!
Dream views of a winter wonderland
The New Forest National Park’s popular ‘Dream View’ exhibition is on show over the holidays at the Moors Valley Country Park’s Visitor Centre…
Archive for Dartmoor
Capturing Dartmoor
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Dartmoor National Park, visitors and residents alike are being encouraged to get out and capture the essence of Dartmoor on camera…
Martin Sweeney: Celebrating Dartmoor
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Dartmoor has the most extensive access arrangements in England, thanks to its own act of Parliament, signed into law 25 years ago this month, on 30 October 1985. 15 years before the CROW Act, the Dartmoor Commons Act gave us [...]
Editor’s Wish List: Autumn 2010
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
The butterflies are back
Friday, September 11th, 2009
One of Britain’s most threatened butterfly species has seen a surge in numbers this summer…
Nature watch: Dartmoor
Friday, August 28th, 2009
After four decades of exploring Dartmoor’s ancient forests, mysterious tors and pristine rivers, Ramblers Trustee Kate Ashbrook takes us on a tour of southern England’s last true wilderness…
Jubilant reaction to Vixen Tor decision
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Vixen Tor – the well known Dartmoor landmark infamous as a no-go area for the public – could again be frequented by walkers and climbers…
