Archive for policy
Ramblers issues red card to ‘green’ government
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups have issued a report which highlights that the Government is failing to deliver on its wildlife, landscape and access promises…
Rallying for woods
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
With A Walk in the Woods Week in full swing, now’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy woodlands – and show how much you love them…
Government goes mute on coastal access
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Outdoor groups have criticised the Government for omitting coastal access provision from its recent white paper on the natural environment…
Park life
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
As walkers celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peak District National Park, Britain’s newest addition will at last be fully operational in April. David Foster examines why national parks are still relevant today…
Ramblers needed!
Friday, March 18th, 2011
With spring just around the corner, the Ramblers ‘Get Walking, Keep Walking’ initiative is looking for volunteers to design, check and lead walks in cities across the country…
Fire sale threatens woodland walkers
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Government plans to sell Forestry Commission (FC) land could jeopardise public access to huge swathes of English woodland…
Rescue choppers furore
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Plans to privatise Britain’s search and rescue helicopters are in disarray after a key member of the consortium bidding for the contract pulled out amid allegations of misconduct…
Councils swing axe on rights of way teams
Friday, February 18th, 2011
More and more local authorities have revealed plans to devastate their rights of way budgets in response to Government cuts…
Ramblers’ royal invite
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Two Ramblers volunteers were invited for an audience with the Queen in November, and neither missed the chance to promote the charity’s work to the monarch and her guests…
Cautious welcome for forest rethink
Monday, February 14th, 2011
News that some forest sales have been put on hold has been cautiously welcomed by Ramblers…



