Ramblers
Ramblers' railway-route win reverses 'perverse' decision
Walkers, cyclists and horseriders will be able to use a disused railway track near the North York Moors national park after the Ramblers won a long-running legal battle.
Forget Tweets and get back to basics, says Ramblers vice-president
The Ramblers should spend less time Twittering and more effort on fighting for countryside access. That’s the view of one of the organisation’s...
Take a walk this Christmas, says minister
Walkers got the official Government stamp of approval today as a minister urged Britons to revive a festive tradition and take to their feet to burn off some of the calories from their Christmas lunches.
Ramblers want to know walkers' pet hates
What’s your biggest gripe as a walker? Is it badly designed stiles; barred routes; litter-strewn paths? The Ramblers, the country’s biggest wal...
Celebrations as England gains its ninth national park
It has taken more than 60 years to become a reality, but today the South Downs will finally become England’s ninth national park.
Landowners urge MPs to throw out coastal access bill
England’s landowners’ organisation today launched a rearguard action to thwart the introduction of coastal access.
Winter walks will kick off Ramblers' celebrations
First, an apology and a warning: this story contains the word Christmas. It must be the sudden nip in the air, but everyone’s talking winter, and...
Cow attack puts Dales Way walker in hospital
A walker was hospitalised after being attacked by a cow in the Yorkshire Dales. The incident happened as 86-year-old Ken Honeyman was on the Dales ...
Farmers' signs will warn walkers of cattle danger
In a sign of the times, the Ramblers are teaming up with the National Farmers’ Union to warn walkers of the dangers of strolling with dogs through fields with cattle in them.
Ramblers' campaign boss: 'we'll keep fighting for walkers' rights'
The battle for the heart of Britain’s biggest walking group continues on the pages of a national newspaper.
Walkers' champion takes up presidency with rally pledge
A campaigning octogenarian has been elected president of a group of Ramblers which is pushing for improvements to a long-distance path in its area.
Anniversary challenge to councils to put themselves on the map
Councils are being challenged to wake up and get their maps up to date, on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the law that obliges them to record rights of way.
Campaigners 'jubilant' on double green-letter day
Typical! You wait more than 70 years for landmark outdoors laws and then two come along at once. Campaigners have been reacting to what the Open Sp...
Ramblers' joy as coast bill set to get Queen's assent
Access to the entire English coast will come a step closer on Thursday when the parliamentary bill introducing a new law is expected to receive Royal Assent.
Cairngorm railway 'struggled from the start'
The Cairngorm funicular, opposed by many walkers and conservationists at its inception, went ahead despite a weak business case, evident even before construction started.
Give Charles's plans the boot, say Ramblers
There’s a right royal row going on in Dorset between walkers and the heir to the throne over plans to expand his model village.
Ramblers welcome scrambling decision
Walkers’ representatives are celebrating after a council threw out plans to turn a Welsh beauty spot into a motorbike scrambling area.
Scots Ramblers edge towards breakaway
Ramblers in Scotland may follow their own path after their staffing was savagely cut on the orders of its London board.