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 health & fitness
Back to basics
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Children can get back to basics and learn how to live free from the land on one of several survival days taking place in the North York Moors National Park during the school Easter holidays…
Westminster clamours for city escapes
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
An inner-city London project, run by the Ramblers, to introduce people to the joys of country walking has been enjoying huge popularity…
Mountain high
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Held each year in the picturesque town of Banff in western Canada, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world – offering thought-provoking mountaineering and outdoor films from all over the globe…
Get stuck in
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
The North York Moors National Park is looking for volunteers to help with a wide range of conservation tasks across the North York Moors – ranging from wildlife survery to helping make footpaths more accessible for everyone…
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…
Novelist rediscovers mojo with Ramblers
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
A Canadian novelist has credited Bristol Ramblers for her latest novel, after joining the group helped her overcome writer’s block…
Government health campaign ‘not enough’
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
A new £75million government campaign encouraging the public to eat more healthily and be more active has prompted mixed reactions from Britain’s biggest walking charity…
