Government to repeal deadline that risked paths being lost to public

The Westminster government said it will repeal a deadline for recording paths as rights of way, to allow local authorities more time to ensure they will remain available for the public.

Public loses right to wild camp on Dartmoor after High Court judge backs landowner

A Dartmoor landowner has won a High Court case which challenged the right to wild camp in the national park.

Ramblers welcome decision to scrap cut-off date for recording 'lost' paths

Campaigning charity the Ramblers has welcomed news the government has scrapped plans for a cut-off date for recording ‘lost’ historic paths in England.

Ramblers encourage people to continue walking in winter for health and wellbeing

The Ramblers are encouraging people to continue walking through the winter months. Heading out for a walk benefits health and wellbeing, even when ...

Ramblers' citizen geographers find 49,000 miles of 'lost paths'

More than 49,000 miles of footpaths in England and Wales are at risk because they have not been officially recorded.

Ramblers launch campaign to guarantee green spaces 'on people's doorsteps'

The Ramblers, the campaigning charity that champions access to the countryside, is turning its attention to green areas on people’s doorsteps.

Outdoor bodies say: stay close to home to walk or ride

A group of major outdoor organisations in the UK has echoed the Prime Minister’s advice for the public to exercise close to home.

Campaign groups mark 70th anniversary of access law with pledge on national parks

Five campaign groups have sealed a pledge to protect national parks and make them more accessible. A time capsule containing the pledge was buried ...

Ramblers: post-Brexit farming subsidies should depend on keeping paths clear

Farmers should only receive post-Brexit subsidies if they fulfil their responsibilities for maintaining footpaths across their land, the Ramblers said.