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 South Downs Campaign
South Downs victory
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
After nearly 20 years of campaigning by Ramblers and other groups, the government finally announced a new South Downs National Park – and Ramblers are invited to join in a guided walk to celebrate…
Downs delight
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Finally! After more than 60 years of campaigning, the Government has announced the boundary of the new South Downs National Park. Why has it taken so long, and how will the decision affect the Downs and the walkers who visit them? David Foster investigates…
