Archive for Environment
My five steps to a greener future
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
The founder of Nikwax and Páramo clothing, Nick Brown, urges walkers to consider a more sustainable lifestyle to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the natural world we love…
Hi-Tec Altitude IV WPi NT Enviro
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
An excellent value boot with very impressive eco-improvements…
Editor’s Wish List: Winter 2010
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
The Eco-Friendly Boot
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Hi-Tec’s new Altitude IV WPi NT Enviro boots combine new technology with green materials…
Editor’s Wish List: Autumn 2010
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
Solar boost for high-up hostel
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Thanks to funds from the Lake District Sustainable Development Fund, Britain’s highest youth hostel is getting a solar power makeover…
Walk & Talk with Tim Pharoah
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
In this extended interview, Natural England’s Helen Philips talks to walk editor Dominic Bates about creating England’s new coastal footpath and tackling climate change…
For peat’s sake
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
With the climate negotiations in Copenhagen looking uncertain to say the least, the recent award of £5.5m towards restoring more than 2,000 acres of Peak District and South Pennine moorland makes for some welcome good news…
Phil Pickin: Multitasking
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Every year, organisations monitoring everything from bird migrations to climate change rely on observations and survey reports from people like us to help them build up databases. You can’t have failed to notice the media coverage of the RSPB’s Big [...]
The paths less travelled
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Footpath erosion in Britain’s walking hotspots costs millions in repairs each year and is permanently changing the face of our most cherished natural landmarks. Check out Mark Rowe’s full report on in the winter issue of walk, or read on for a sample of his alternatives to the most popular routes…


