Archive for Walking for Health
Sarah Gardner: Working for walkers
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
I am a staunch defender of the Ramblers. I’ve seen what it can do first-hand… the Ramblers knows how to work for walkers, and it knows how to have fun doing it. We recognise that we need to find our feet in a rapidly changing world. But I know this is just a matter of time, because we are as important now as we’ve ever been.
Eugene Suggett: It is solved by walking
Friday, April 19th, 2013
For decades the Ramblers have poetically spoken of the ‘refreshment of spirit’ brought about by walking, not only in remote places but indeed just about anywhere.
Walking Class Hero: Something direful
Monday, March 18th, 2013
it’s often said that Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice and they are a great way of getting out of the city centre to the surrounding towns, villages and countryside.
Celebrating ten years of healthy walks
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Many Walking for Health (WfH) schemes across England are marking their tenth anniversaries this year with celebratory walks and events…
Could walking save the world?
Friday, July 20th, 2012
In response to a Lancet Report published this week, the Ramblers is urging people to start walking to combat many of the serious diseases and health consequences of inactivity…
Benedict Southworth: Once Every Guild
Friday, May 25th, 2012
This week marks the end of my first 100 days as Chief Executive – is that why the sun came out?
Leading the way to health
Friday, May 25th, 2012
With the Ramblers becoming the new home of Walking for Health – supporting the largest network of health-walk schemes across England – Julia Buckley investigates the powerful effect it has on people’s lives and how it fits with the charity’s vision…


