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A female walker with baby pram stands on a path.

Walking with a young baby

As a new mum, Nicky has swapped challenging walks for gentler walks in local green spaces and has experienced some challenges she hadn’t anticipated.

Three walkers, one in a wheelchair ramble along a path with a dog in tow

Rambles on wheels

If your mobility is limited, it doesn’t mean the countryside is off limits. Debbie North explains that all-terrain vehicles and accessible trails can help.

Lady taking a selfie photo with the Peak District landscape behind her.

Walking with the Ramblers and my local Muslim women’s group

Farkhanda is a member of the Ramblers and also leads walks for Muslim women who might feel hesitant to join mainstream walking groups.

green link walk sign on a post.

How our green routes campaign is transforming our cities

London’s Green Link Walk is a wonderful example of green routes in action - and clear evidence for why we need more.

Pendle Ramblers standing on a muddy path with a newly erected gate.

Path maintenance partnership: Pendle Ramblers and Pendle Borough Council

Pendle Ramblers path maintenance team have joined forces with Pendle Borough Council to improve the borough’s footpaths.

Three walkers looking into a phone with trees and blue skies in the background.

Walk this way: Finding new ways to get people outdoors

From women-only walks in Plymouth to photography walks in Cumbria, Ramblers Wellbeing Walks partners are finding new ways to lead the way to wellbeing.

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A new lease of life with Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

A conversation with Paul, who joined a Ramblers Wellbeing Walk after being told he was at risk of developing diabetes.

A female walker smiling into the distance holding a mince pie.

Four free ways you can make a difference this year

Did you start the year planning to spend more time outdoors, while also making a difference? Here are four free ways you can make a difference this year.

3 men standing beside a new gate.

Rossendale Ramblers Footpath Fixers

Rossendale Ramblers work hard to keep local paths, tracks and trails open and accessible to as many people as possible.

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