About us

Since 1935, we’ve been doing everything we can to ensure everyone can enjoy nature on foot.

Britain’s biggest and most vibrant walking community

On 1 January 1935 the Ramblers Association was officially created. We're the only charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces, and to improving Britain’s most popular and least-known walking places. We’re committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to all and to fighting for the things that matter most to walkers. We lead the way, and the walks, for a vibrant community united by the joys of walking, helping everyone get more out of their walks.

Path maintenance volunteers posing for the camera

What we do

The Ramblers open the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. And we step up to protect the places we all love to wander.

Black and white image of people climbing a hill

Our history

Since 1935, we’ve been doing everything we can to make sure everyone everywhere can enjoy nature on foot.

A group of people crossing a grassy field

How we are organised

The Ramblers is governed by a board of trustees and is made up of local groups and regional areas across Great Britain.

At the Ramblers we are committed to following good practice. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously, recognising that we have a duty of care to our staff, members, volunteers, supporters and members of the public.

Care for people and the planet

Five walkers strolling through a long grass field while chatting

Safeguarding

Our duty of care to our employees, members, volunteers, supporters and members of the public. 

Health and Safety

The Ramblers is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all its staff, volunteers, members, contractors, participants in our activities and events.