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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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A walk in the park
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
This weekend sees the launch of a new progamme of short health walks in London’s Royal Parks, funded by the Royal Parks and Natural England…
Walkable neighbourhoods ‘better’
Monday, December 13th, 2010
A new study shows that living in a walkable neighborhood enhances an individual’s quality of life…
Mystery and Olympic walkers needed!
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
The Ramblers is appealing for walkers to lead Olympic walks and conduct ‘mystery’ walks to keep footpaths in tip top shape…
Everyday walking projects get ITV boost
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Short walks in England and Wales on the Ramblers’ Group Walks Finder have been branded as Walk4Life walks as part of the government’s Change4Life campaign for a healthier eating, more active society…
DIY walking packs big hit
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
More than 40,000 people have signed up for Get Walking Packs, the DIY guides to getting 30 minutes of activity, five times a week, provided by the Ramblers’ Get Walking Keep Walking project…
A bumper weekend
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Get your friends and family up and walking this Saturday and Sunday with Ramblers Get Walking Day and the United Nations’ International Day for Biological Diversity. From urban strolls to countryside adventures, there’s bound to be something great near you…
Get Walking Keep Walking
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
You walk readers may be an active lot, but sadly not everyone shares our mutual enthusiasm for seeing the world on two feet. Ramblers’ new Big Lottery funded ‘Get Walking Keep Walking’ website aims to help 150,000 people get walking…
Families on foot
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Des de Moor reports on a pilot project to get families walking for health in post-industrial Cumbria, while we present some top tips for walking with kids…
Royal support for Olympic health legacy
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
The Princess Royal and Sebastian Coe are among those backing the call for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to deliver health benefits to communities…
Ramblers plans for stronger future
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Take a look at our plans for 2010 and beyond…
