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 rural environment
Farmers boost bird numbers
Friday, March 4th, 2011
A scientific survey of environmental schemes on farmland shows that farmers can play a that Government-funded measures to help birds in winter are working…
Campaigners start legal strike against railway litter
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Frustrated with the filthy state of many of England’s rail stations, the CPRE has begun using the law to compel public land managers to clear up unsightly litter…
Join the Orion star count
Monday, January 31st, 2011
Stargazers of all ages and abilities are needed to help map the extent of light pollution in the UK…
Bumper summer on Dartmoor
Monday, January 10th, 2011
It was a good summer for wildlife on Dartmoor, as highlighted in the National Park Authority’s end of season report…
New Year, new trees
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Looking for a great way to volunteer this year? After the worst floods in living memory caused devastation across the Lake District a major riverbank tree planting scheme is underway – and volunteers are needed…
Walk & Talk with Peter Melchett
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
The policy director of the Soil Association, formerly a Labour minister and president of the Ramblers, talks to Susan Gray about his lifelong political activism, resigning from the Greenpeace board and his hopes for an all-England coastal path…
Cleaning up
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
A new scheme in the Yorkshire Dales National Park could see litterbugs and irresponsible dog owners facing fines or even court action…
Roy Hattersley: The land belongs to us
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Life peer and former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Roy Hattersley recalls a century of political struggle for public access to the countryside that surrounds his Derbyshire home…
Will Self: Don’t drive to walk
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Will Self argues that urban-fleeing walkers’ tunnel vision of the countryside is both damaging and self-defeating…
Bill Bryson: Give litter the boot
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Best-selling author Bill Bryson loves Britain’s countryside but loathes the litter, and urges walkers to get involved…
