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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…
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Celebrate the 2012 Games with a new walk
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
To celebrate the rapidly-approaching London Olympic Games, Essex Ramblers have created a new walk which starts in Hadleigh and ends in the heart of the Olympic park…
My Walk of Life: Jean Sheldon
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Following the Ramblers support for the Time To Change pledge, project manager Jean Sheldon describes how walking forms a key part of her mental health work in Birmingham…
Get Walking makes new strides
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
The Ramblers’ Get Walking Keep Walking project strides on with new schemes given the go-ahead by local authorities in Leicester and Swindon…
Reasons to Get Walking
Friday, November 18th, 2011
A new video from Ramblers highlights the health benefits of walking and the success of Get Walking Keep Walking…
Walk for Life Day 2011
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
The Ramblers is proud to once again be a part of Walk4Life Day on 25th September 2011. Members from around the country are helping to organise short walks aimed at demonstrating that walking is a great way for people who might not otherwise get out an enjoy the benefits…
Ramblers unlimited
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Can the Ramblers be all things to all people with the kinds of walks it offers? With the Government looking to the charity sector to take on its Walking for Health scheme, the Ramblers’ Des de Moor thinks it not only can, but should…
Ramblers needed!
Friday, March 18th, 2011
With spring just around the corner, the Ramblers ‘Get Walking, Keep Walking’ initiative is looking for volunteers to design, check and lead walks in cities across the country…
Editor’s Wish List: Spring 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
Get Walking benefits proven long-term
Monday, February 14th, 2011
The Ramblers’ Get Walking Keep Walking project (GWKW) can help improve people’s activity levels in the long-term, a new independent report has found…
Charlie Walduck: Walk back to health
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
He became a daytime TV celebrity after losing 30st in less than two years. Here, Charlie Walduck argues that a Ramblers-led national walking scheme could help thousands more like him…
