News
Bridging the Ribble
Ramblers, amblers horse riders and mountain bikers on the Pennine Bridleway National Trail will soon be able to keep dry while crossing the River Ribble – thanks to an innovative new bridge…
Town & Country
Whether you like your walks out in the wilderness or in the heart of the city, the coming week should keep you busy – with National Parks Week coinciding with Love Parks Week and the Festival of British Archeology…
Exmoor events this month
Ever wondered what kinds of creatures live in rockpools, or what exactly deer get up to at night? All will be revealed this month at Exmoor National Park, with a series of un-missable events to end the month…
Join the gang!
Love walking, nature, photography and the great outdoors? Want to meet other people who are too? walk magazine is now on Facebook, giving Ramblers, readers, nature lovers and photo enthusiasts a place to meet up online…
Is your local path under threat?
A new Ramblers campaign highlighting the nation’s most under-threat footpaths launches today, with 20 worrying situations across the country topping the list…
Events
Archive for South West Coast Path
Get on the bus
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Visitors to Whitby this summer will be able to take a trip out to the North York Moors National Park by hopping on board a beautifully restored coach…
Tags: access, Exmoor, national parks, public transport, South West Coast Path
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A walk back in time
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Inspired by our article about the Jurassic Coast’s wildlife and geology? A new series of guided walks offers you the perfect chance to explore the history and beauty of this fascinating World Heritage Site…
Tags: Devon, Dorset, guided walks, Jurassic Coast, National Trail, South West Coast Path, World Heritage Sites
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Nature watch: The Jurassic Coast
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Famed for its colourful cliffs and fossil-strewn shoreline, the Jurassic Coast has enchanted Brian Panton of West Dorset Ramblers for 30 years. He shows us why…
Tags: Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Nature, South West Coast Path, South West England, West Dorset Ramblers
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Walk in depth: Lundy Island
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Forty years after Lundy was first acquired by the National Trust and opened to the public, Andrew McCloy explores the curious charms and spectacular wildlife of the little-visited island…
Tags: coastal walks, lundy island, National Trust, Site of Special Scientific Interest, South West Coast Path, Special Area of Conservation
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Walking Class Hero: Coast for Most
Friday, May 15th, 2009
Weymouth, of course, is on the South West Coast Path and here many visitors and locals are aghast that the rest of the country doesn’t have the same right of access as enjoyed in the south west. We really shouldn’t be this complacent though because many of our national trails and regional routes rely on permissive access and 10% of the 1014 km (630 miles) South West Coast Path is not legally secure.
Tags: kites, Marine and Coastal Access Bill, music, Ramblers, South West Coast Path, Walking Class Hero, Weymouth
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