Walk magazine spring 2026

Walk is the Ramblers’ magazine, with more readers than any other UK walking magazine

Welcome to Walk

Following surgery last autumn, walking was an essential part of my recovery.

Daily ambles eased my post-op aches and pains, sped up healing, and helped me mentally process an unexpected medical diagnosis. But as my appreciation of the benefi ts of walking grew, so did my frustration at the barriers I encountered. Steps I usually spring up were impossible without help. A normally leapable ditch forced a lengthy detour.

My return to work coincides with the Ramblers launching a campaign to build a healthier, happier nation by removing barriers, and ensuring everyone has access to good-quality paths and green spaces close to home. We know many of Britain’s most entrenched and costly health crises – obesity, poor mental health, loneliness, excessive screen time – could be eased by getting more people active in nature.

That’s why, in the run-up to this May’s elections for new Scottish and Welsh governments and many English councils, we’re pushing the message that, pound for pound, investment in walking gives unrivalled public health benefits. Watch this space to discover more about the campaign.

Elyssa

Walk editor

As featured in Walk magazine spring 2026

Windfarms spread out over the UK countryside

Green energy, grey areas?

Britain’s natural landscapes are rightly treasured, yet the climate crisis demands renewable infrastructure. As turbines appear on hilltops and solar panels proliferate across farmland, we’re left to ask: how do we preserve both countryside and climate?

We've tested the best lightweight walking boots, here are the results

A pair of lightweight boots is one of the most versatile items in a walker’s wardrobe. Striking a great balance between the protection and support of traditional boots and the agility and comfort of trainers, they’re a footwear option that suits a wide range of walking conditions and terrains

A group of four women ramblers stop on their walk and smile to the camera, with their arms around eath other. They have been walking together through a woodland path on a cold brisk day

Watch: A trip to the Cairngorms with our Community Champions

Jumana, Nataliia and Polly are taking part in our Community Champion project, which aims to empower individuals to gain the qualifications and skills needed to lead walks within their own communities.