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 history
Tipsy launch for birthday baton
Friday, February 26th, 2010
West Cornwall’s Trencrom Tipsy Toddle on New Year’s Eve provided the launch pad for the Ramblers’ 75th Anniversary Baton Walks – which will see local Ramblers ‘pass’ a baton around England, Scotland and Wales throughout 2010…
Christopher Somerville’s A-Z of walking: E
Friday, February 12th, 2010
E is for Elephant – including one who asserted his right to roam…
Book reviews: Winter 2009
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
A round-up of walking books, plus a special round-up of walking-related history books…
Christopher Somerville’s A-Z of walking: D
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
D is Drovers – the hardy men who once travelled the green roads of our land…
Going up
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Due to popular demand, extra places have now been added for the West Somerset Mineral Railway guided walk Tuesday 18 August…
Uncovering archaeology
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Despite a bit of rain, The Festival of British Archaeology got off to a flying start this weekend, with an extensive program of guided walks planned throughout the two week celebration…
Moonwalk
Monday, July 20th, 2009
Forty years ago tonight, Neil Armstrong cautiously stepped out onto the lunar surface and uttered the famous line “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind”. What we tend to overlook, however, is what he and Buzz [...]
A Queen’s final journey
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Keen walkers and history buffs are being invited to inaugurate a new walk following the original 225 mile route of the funeral cortege of Queen Eleanor, Queen Consort of King Edward I…
Walking Class Hero: No Noisy Behaviour
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Not deliberately but unlike everybody else out that day I elected to walk counter clockwise. Back in the middle ages this would probably resulted in me being burnt at the stake as a wizard and certainly loads of the people I encountered looked like they thought this would be too soft a punishment. But you know what – it was a really enjoyable walk.
