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 Lake District
Lending a hand
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Why not lend a hand helping out with bird surveys and other work at the Dubwath wetland reserve?
Walking with Wordsworth
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Follow in the steps of William Wordsworth around the Lake District…
Walking Weekends: Lake District
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The latest book of weekend walks from InnWay publications sees Mark Reid setting out 24 circular routes from 12 Lake District villages…
Around the clock
Monday, January 18th, 2010
A stunning new film shows the life of a Lake District hill over the course of 24 hours – from the moon and stars at night to sunrise and a number of sheep and walkers turning up in the daytime…
A new trail in the Lake District?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
The Lake District National Park Authority is asking for your thoughts on a proposed new trail between Coniston and Foxfield…
Coniston gears up for weekend walks
Friday, September 25th, 2009
Trekkers from across the UK are descending on Coniston this weekend for its third annual walking festival, which includes the epic Coniston Classic…
Bridging the gap
Friday, August 21st, 2009
A new bridge in the Lake District is opening up a circular route around Derwentwater for people of all abilities…
