News
Hallowe’en walks
Looking for a spooky stroll on Saturday 31 October? Here’s a selection of events from around the country guaranteed to raise the hairs of the back of your neck!
A new trail in the Lake District?
The Lake District National Park Authority is asking for your thoughts on a proposed new trail between Coniston and Foxfield…
Special delivery
Building materials giant Lafarge has donated a massive 120 tonnes of gritstone to resurface part of a footpath leading from Clapham to Ingleborough, as part of the new Three Peaks Project…
Moving minds
Get Moving starts this weekend, with hundreds of walks taking place all over the country to help people get active and improve their mental wellbeing…
Coniston gears up for weekend walks
Trekkers from across the UK are descending on Coniston this weekend for its third annual walking festival, which includes the epic Coniston Classic…
Events
Campaign News
75 years on: Tell us your story!
Friday, August 28th, 2009
2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Ramblers and offers a wonderful opportunity to highlight the important work that you and our volunteers do for the community…
Tags: Ramblers 75th Anniversary
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Fosse Way re-opens to public
Friday, August 28th, 2009
A footpath closed to the public for nearly 15 years has re-opened thanks to a sustained effort from local residents, the Ramblers, a parish council and a Member of Parliament…
Tags: campaigns, Fosse Way
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Barrow families test new tales
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Families in Barrow-in-Furness have been discovering how much fun walking can be and getting more active on a Department of Health walking project piloted by the Ramblers…
Tags: campaigns, Get Walking Keep Walking
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New online home for volunteers
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
A new online resource for Ramblers volunteers has been launched, offering a one-stop shop for all members who work voluntarily for the charity…
Tags: members, Ramblers, volunteering
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Britain gets walking!
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
More than 3,000 people across Britain went strolling in the sun on 30 May 2009 as part of the Ramblers’ second national Get Walking Day…
Tags: campaigns, Change4Life, Get Walking Day
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Wessex Wanderer saved
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
The future of a popular rail rambles programme in southwest England has been assured after its walks leaders rallied to save it…
Tags: Avon Ramblers, Heart of Wessex, South West England, Wessex Wanderer
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Rights of way appeal upheld
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
The Government has upheld an appeal to secure several rights of way across the Marquess of Camden’s estate, after more than 50 years of campaigning by local Ramblers…
Tags: Bayham Abbey, Marquess of Camden, right of way, Tunbridge Wells Ramblers
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Coastal Access goes airborne
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
The skies above Westminster were recently filled with kites as people showed their support for a new law that would create a continuous walking route around the English coast…
Tags: access, campaigns, Marine and Coastal Access Bill
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Access land finally mapped – almost
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
On May Day, after two public inquiries and a legal challenge, and 31⁄2 years late, the final area of land was added to the access maps created under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000…
Tags: access, Buckinghamshire, Chiltern Hills, Countryside and Rights of Way Act
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South Downs success
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
A new national park finally gets the green light from the government 60 years after it was first proposed.
Tags: Ben Fogle, Bill Bryson, campaigns, Floella Benjamin, National Park, Ramblers, South Downs, victory, Western Weald
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