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England Coast Path one step nearer to completion as new stretch opens in the North East18 September 2019
Totnes Town Council the first Council to adopt the Ramblers’ Charter for Walking Neighbourhoods13 September 2019
Ramblers backs call for Government action on parking on pavements and in cycle lanes10 September 2019
Our response to the Government Spending Review announcement05 September 2019

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Make real footprints not carbon footprints: why the Ramblers are joining the climate strike18 September 2019 by Camilla Zerr
The future of National Parks12 September 2019 by Andrew Hall
The WI celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act12 September 2019 by Fiona Hughes
Tom Stephenson and the struggle for walkers rights28 August 2019 by Hilary Flockhart

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Keeping alive the ambitions of the 1949 Act

This year is the 70th anniversary of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, legislation that led to the creation of National Parks, National Trails, the definitive map in both England and Wales, and National Nature Reserves across Great Britain.

How you can play a part going forward

Report a path problem

Use our app and online tool 'Pathwatch' to report a problem or positive feature you've discovered on your walk.

Don't Lose Your Way

Miles and miles of our public paths are unrecorded and if they are not put on the map by 1 January 2026, they will be lost for ever.

Get involved in Don't Lose Your Way

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All new Ramblers app

Your expert guide to exploring the outdoors on foot. The Ramblers app is your walking companion, helping members find, join and enjoy Ramblers group walks in England, Scotland and Wales.