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Victory against 4x4s on Walna Scar fell pass
After more than three decades of uncertainty, a Government appointed Inspector has just confirmed that Walna Scar, one of the Lake District’s most popular fell passes, will not be open to motorised vehicles…
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!
Archive for Ramblers 75th Anniversary
Baton walks success
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Over a year of special anniversary Baton Walks, the Ramblers baton has been on an extraordinary journey around Britain…
Baton arrives in London
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
The Ramblers’ epic series of birthday baton walks around Britain began its final leg in London in October…
The baton goes on
Friday, August 27th, 2010
The Ramblers’ 75th anniversary baton walks continue all over the country, with a dramatic handover between Scottish Ramblers at the summit of Schiehallion…
Celebrating 75 years!
Friday, May 28th, 2010
The media, politicians and walkers up and down the country have all been joining in the celebrations for the Ramblers’ 75th anniversary…
Nominations open for Volunteer Awards
Friday, May 28th, 2010
A special awards scheme to recognise Ramblers volunteers is now open for nominations. As part of the 75th anniversary celebrations, Ramblers is inviting members to submit details of volunteers whose extraordinary contributions have helped further the charity’s cause…
Celebrating 75 years of Ramblers
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
In the first in a series of articles to celebrate Ramblers 75th Anniversary, we present a brief history of the charity and take a fond look back at some of the visual materials produced over the years…
History repeating
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
The 1932 mass trespass of Kinder Scout was a seminal event in the history of access and walking, and a catalyst for the formation of the Ramblers…
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…
Walking Class Hero: The Life of Riley
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Frankly Pulp’s advice: “Cut your hair and get a job” might be more use…
