Ramblers Cymru is a charity representing walkers in Wales and its overall aim is to encourage walking for everyone and to share enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors by:
Promoting walking for health and pleasure
We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to discover how walking can help beat stress and be part of a healthier lifestyle. We work to educate the public on the health, transport, environmental and social benefits of walking so that everyone can enjoy our wonderful heritage. We organise thousands of varied walks each year – Rail Rambles, Stepping Stones and 30 Minute Walking Maps are some of our projects.
Securing and safeguarding walking places
Thousands of miles of footpaths have been recorded and mapped, ensuring their future protection. We work with local authorities to open up paths for everyone to enjoy the pleasure of walking. We have also been instrumental in creating many long distance routes such as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and Offa's Dyke Path. We have helped achieve access rights for walkers to 21% of Wales – over a million acres of mountain, moor, heath, down, common and forestry land. Today we are working to extend the right of access to our beautiful coast.
Protecting the outdoor environment
We have helped establish and are protecting beautiful places such as national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We also act to protect the countryside, for example by promoting sustainable transport through our project Rail Rambles which encourages people to enjoy walking without the need to use a car.
Walking is friendly, fun and free.
