Advice

• Rights of way law
• Types of paths in England and Wales
• Definitive maps explained

These pages gives you all the information you need to make the most of open access land near you - so have a read, grab a map and go walking!

• The best places to roam free
• What can you do on open access land?
• Where can you find open access land?

Report a path feature or problem with Pathwatch - the Ramblers tool to protect, improve and celebrate paths.

• Last month's Pathwatch reports: A summary

How to keep safe and tips for dealing with different situations that you may encounter when out and about walking.

• Walking with dogs
• First aid for Ramblers
• Walking near livestock

Walking is an excellent form of exercise which can keep you fit and active and improve your mental health. Walking can also help you recover from illness as well as prevent it.

• Blind and partially sighted people
• Deaf and hard of hearing people
• People living with or after cancer

• Map reading
• Planning a route
• Types of maps

• Buyers guides
• How to care for your waterproof clothing
• How to look after your walking boots

• Summary provision of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act
• Agriculture and access
• Paths

Walkers are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation in Britain with a wide network of walker-friendly places to stay including B&Bs, guesthouses, self-catering properties, hostels, bunkhouses, camping barns, bothies and camping and caravan sites.