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The Big Lottery Fund has announced a £40 million investment into initiatives across the country that increase physical activity, improve eating habits and tackle mental health.

We’re getting excited about Get Walking Week – our free short walks festival encouraging you to get outdoors and get active.

Dick Balharry, President of Ramblers Scotland, is calling on the Ministry of Defence to abandon its plans for the purchase of additional land at the Cape Wrath NATO firing range.

Looking forward to leaving the thermals behind when you go out walking? We are too! It’s just as well that the latest edition of Walk magazine is here and it’s got a real spring in its step.

Mountaineering bodies have issued a joint safety reminder emphasising the need for preparation before heading out into the mountains.

We responded to an article in the Guardian which focussed on how what we eat is contributing to the nation’s obesity levels, highlighting the need for increased physical activity to truly tackle the problem.

On 31 January we launched TAKE 30, a campaign to support the four UK Chief Medical Officers’ recommendation that we should all be aiming to take at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five times a week.

The Government today announced its vision for the future of woodlands – and it’s good news for all those who enjoy a walk in the woods.

Over 30 Ramblers campaigners joined with Ramblers Chief Executive Benedict Southworth to hand in an 18,000 signature petition for National Trails.