Archive for health & fitness
Young upstarts
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
From after-school walking clubs to family-friendly ‘Toddle Waddles’, Ramblers Cymru is trialling an array of new initiatives to try to get more young people in Wales out walking. We meet some of the people involved and find out why changes to the Welsh Government could herald a golden era for outdoor youth activities…
Trailblaze burns out
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
A controversial trailrunning scheme that used public funds to install white boxes along eight National Trails has been axed…
The week for walking
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Thousands turned out for Get Walking Week, Britain’s biggest short walks festival hosted by the Ramblers…
Meet the experts
Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Introducing walk magazine’s panel of experts, here to answer your walking, health and gear-related questions…
Children invited to create badges for WoW programme
Monday, March 11th, 2013
Do you know a child with a creative streak? Living Streets are once again offering youngsters the chance to design a badge for the popular Walk Once a Week scheme…
Celebrating ten years of healthy walks
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Many Walking for Health (WfH) schemes across England are marking their tenth anniversaries this year with celebratory walks and events…
Ask the Experts: Autumn 2012
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Whether you’ve got a question on gear, gadgets, hiking or health, our experts are here to help…
Aida Goitom Aregai: a lasting legacy
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
The Olympic Opening Ceremony invited us all to become part of history at an historic moment, and I hope that these guided walks do the same. I hope we create a wave of people young and old that will cherish these local areas: a lasting legacy of Our History rather than Them vs. Us, West vs. East, London vs. The Rest of the Country, or even Poor vs. Rich
Get inspired during National Parks Week
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
With the Olympics in full swing, Ramblers are busy leading guided walks to and from the venues – but we aren’t the only ones getting into the sporting spirit. To celebrate National Parks Week, the parks’ authority has compiled a fascinating list of athletes who have been inspired by Britain’s glorious National Parks…
Benedict Southworth: If you enjoy walking thank a Rambler
Monday, July 30th, 2012
There are thousands of volunteers whose hard work allows us to contribute enormously to local communities; from protecting footpaths to helping people to start walking. These highly skilled and committed volunteers are one of our main strengths.



