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 London
Designer living
Monday, September 14th, 2009
A stylish new addition to the London Wetland Centre in Barnes was unveiled today – the city’s first architect-designed bat house…
Walking Class Hero: Going Loopy
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Just before reaching Banstead you cross a 25 acre field of organically grown lavender. Mayfield Lavender helpfully provide display boards that highlight the many and varied properties of this plant. At one point they say: “Physically, it is ‘first-aid in a bottle’” – which is funny because I always think of lager that way.
Walking Class Hero: Up the Junction
Friday, April 17th, 2009
Walking brings with it significant health benefits and more people walking more places makes for a better environment. Women make more trips than men (but I don’t know whether that means they walk further) and it is estimated that 20% of walking trips are made for leisure. Oh yes, and as well as it being fun, it’s free.
Chris Hatherill: A capital commute
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Two weeks ago, I discovered the inevitable consequence of not locking your wheels when you lock up your bike in London: your wheels promptly disappear. Since then, I’ve been happily walking to work, trying slight route variations each day…
Time Out’s top London walks
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Just in time for the spring sunshine, the editors at Time Out have published a list of their top London walks…
