News
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 self-guided walks
Seeing red
Monday, September 13th, 2010
The National Trust has added a series of free, downloadable walks showcasing one of the nation’s best-loved but most-threatened creatures: the exceptionally awesome red squirrel!
Walks of art
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
From Banksy’s notorious urban graffiti to the famous pastoral scenes of Constable’s oil paintings, Julia Buckley uncovers the best of Britain’s art walks…
1200 free routes from Anquet
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
walk’s official mapping partner Anquet has launched a great new system which offers over 1200 walking and cycling routes across the country, all for free…
Summer solstice walks
Monday, June 15th, 2009
With the longest day of the year fast approaching, why not use the extra daylight to get some extra miles in? Walk web editor Chris Hatherill rounds up some of the UK’s top solstice walks…
