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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 The Woodland Trust
Bringing a native woodland back to life
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
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…
My Perfect Day: Clive Anderson
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Broadcaster and comedian Clive Anderson is promoting Visitwoods.org.uk, and tells walk about his passion for trees and who makes the perfect interviewee…
Walk & Talk with Sue Holden
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Responsible for more than a thousand British woods, the Woodland Trust is a key player in the debate on England’s publicly owned forests…
Spring woodland walks
Monday, March 28th, 2011
With bluebell season fast approaching, VisitWoods.org.uk will soon add a special bluebell search button…
Adventures in the Faughan Valley
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Nature lovers are invited to don walking boots for a special afternoon of tree planting and woodland discovery in the stunning Faughan Valley, just outside Londonderry…
Worldwide web of woods
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
The Woodland Trust has made finding a woodland walk a doddle with the launch of its new website…
A forest saved
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
The Woodland Trust has succeeded in raising enough funds to buy most of Cwm Mynach, a remote and beautiful valley in the Snowdonia National Park. The charity has now completed the purchase of nearly 1000 acres, with the aim of gradually re-establishing native woodland and other valuable wildlife habitats…
In search of ancient trees
Monday, May 24th, 2010
The Woodland Trust’s ongoing Ancient Tree Hunt is gathering steam, with the recent announcement of the UK’s largest cherry tree and a new initiative to find and protect the oldest trees in London. To date, more than 63,000 ancient, veteran and notable trees have been recorded onto the Ancient Tree Hunt interactive website…
Growing season
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Celebrate the first day of spring this year by planting a tree at Coed Ysgubor Wen, in the Dysynni Valley…
Walking for woodlands
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Looking for an excuse to go out for a walk? Why not get out there and help map Britain’s ancient trees? A new course will show you how, using the latest technology…
