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 Walk4Life
Get Walking makes new strides
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
The Ramblers’ Get Walking Keep Walking project strides on with new schemes given the go-ahead by local authorities in Leicester and Swindon…
Walk for Life Day 2011
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
The Ramblers is proud to once again be a part of Walk4Life Day on 25th September 2011. Members from around the country are helping to organise short walks aimed at demonstrating that walking is a great way for people who might not otherwise get out an enjoy the benefits…
Everyday walking projects get ITV boost
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Short walks in England and Wales on the Ramblers’ Group Walks Finder have been branded as Walk4Life walks as part of the government’s Change4Life campaign for a healthier eating, more active society…
Walking with kids
Friday, February 26th, 2010
From treats and sweets to treasure hunts and games, Ronnie Haydon pulls together 20 of the easiest – and most cunning – ways to get your children walking with you this springtime…
Families on foot
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Des de Moor reports on a pilot project to get families walking for health in post-industrial Cumbria, while we present some top tips for walking with kids…
