News
From canals to the coast, good news for walkers
The last seven days have brought a number of great announcements for ramblers and other outdoor enthusiasts – with waterways and coasts set to be improved and opened up…
Historic route back on the map
A much-loved path for Lake District walkers has finally been repaired and restored after 2009’s record-breaking floods washed it away. The historical route, which Alfred Wainwright described as “one of the pleasantest of foot passes”, was regularly climbed by walkers heading for Haystacks…
Bringing a native woodland back to life
Six years on from a public appeal to raise funds, the Woodland Trust has completed the first stage of the restoration of Wentwood Forest – including thinning almost all the areas previously planted with conifers to provide space and light for native oak, beech and hazel to take their place…
Visit walk at The Outdoors Show 2012!
Get ready for the year ahead with a visit to The Outdoors Show, where walk will be awarding our prestigious and highly anticipated reader awards – as voted for by you!
Dream views of a winter wonderland
The New Forest National Park’s popular ‘Dream View’ exhibition is on show over the holidays at the Moors Valley Country Park’s Visitor Centre…
Archive for Peak District
Peak of health
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
More than 70 people who would otherwise miss out on the countryside have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Peak Park Leisure Walks programme in the Peak District…
Views sought on Peak District trails
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
A survey will be held on four recreational trails in the Peak District National Park to get views on how they could be improved in the future…
On the trail of Black Harry
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
A new network of trails has been launched for walkers, horse-riders and cyclists where once the notorious highwayman Black Harry preyed on pack-horse trains…
Turning tunnels to trails
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Following a 16-month repair project, four former railway tunnels are ready to re-open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders – creating part of a spectacular trail in the Peak District National Park…
Editor’s Wish List: Spring 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Walk editor Dominic Bates on three things he’s looking forward to this season…
Views on The Roaches
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The Peak District National Park Authority has announced two public consultations that will be of particular interest to Ramblers, walkers and everyone who enjoys the outdoors…
Poetry & prose
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
With its wild beauty and diverse landscapes, the British countryside has always been a source of inspiration for writers, poets and artists. A new competition is calling for poems inspired by plants, while author Melissa Harrison recently picked up a prize for her short story about a visit to the moorland on Dartmoor…
Roaches open to offers
Friday, August 27th, 2010
The Peak District National Park has put a Staffordshire walking spot, the Roaches, up for sale. The park’s authority wants to raise funds and is willing to accept offers…
My walk of life: I got my money’s worth
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Richard Hutchins joined the newly created Ramblers as a student in 1935, at a cost of five shillings. Now, 75 years later, the lifelong member looks back at how that shaped his career, his family, and the legacy he leaves behind…
New Ramblers’ guides
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Find your bearings and help us raise funds with the Ramblers’ best-selling series of Collins walking guides…
