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 forests
Ancient trees up close
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Walkers are being given the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with ancient trees in North Yorkshire – some of which are more than half a millennia old!
Spring woodland walks
Monday, March 28th, 2011
With bluebell season fast approaching, VisitWoods.org.uk will soon add a special bluebell search button…
Fire sale threatens woodland walkers
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Government plans to sell Forestry Commission (FC) land could jeopardise public access to huge swathes of English woodland…
Cautious welcome for forest rethink
Monday, February 14th, 2011
News that some forest sales have been put on hold has been cautiously welcomed by Ramblers…
Phil Pickin: Fire sale
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
It can’t have escaped anyone’s notice that there is currently something of a car boot sale going on in the UK – with the government selling off anything that isn’t screwed down. The justification for this is open to conjecture [...]
No access, no sale
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
With the government debate on the future of our forests starting at 4pm today, Ramblers calls on MPs to protect the woodland walk for future generations…
Access is key to British woodland
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
On the eve of the government consultation on the sale of our forests, the Ramblers warns that the debate on access to British woodland must go beyond the ownership of Forestry Commission land…
Adventures in the Faughan Valley
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Nature lovers are invited to don walking boots for a special afternoon of tree planting and woodland discovery in the stunning Faughan Valley, just outside Londonderry…
Editor’s Wish List: Winter 2010
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
A new look
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Visitors to the New Forest National Park can now see this iconic landscape through the eyes of its users – and their camera lenses! A new exhibition at the New Forest Centre showcases the winners of a competition to mark the 60th anniversary of the National Parks…
