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 walking festivals
Share the joy of walking this holiday season!
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
The few precious days left before Christmas can only mean one thing – the annual Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks is nearly upon us! This year’s celebration aims to get the nation on its feet and out enjoying the country’s urban routes, countryside trails and forest footpaths over the holidays…
Guernsey festival gets underway
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Visitors can now choose from coastal and cliff-top hikes, town and rural routes, shorter and longer walks, all accompanied by expert guides…
Family Walkfest
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Northumberland National Park’s Family Walkfest 2009 starts tomorrow, with three days of outdoor events and guided walks on offer…
