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Explore 10 stunning stile-free walks
From East Lothian to Dorset, get out exploring with confidence that a stile won't stop you in your tracks.
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Discover Britain's Favourite Paths
Now Britain's Favourite Path 2025 has been crowned, we've brought together easy-to-follow routes so you can explore our 8 fantastic finalists for yourself.
August’s Walk of the Month: Explore the Peak District, then toast with a pint of Wainwright
Looking for a route that packs in dramatic views, peaceful woodland, riverside trails and a proper pub finish?
8 market towns perfect for a short walking holiday
Whether close to home or further afield, a short walking holiday is a great way to explore a new area. It’s an opportunity to discover monuments to history, stunning views, and nature’s bounty all at your own pace.
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Meet our Britain’s Favourite Path judges
Broadcaster Jeff Brazier joins Ramblers volunteers from across Britain to judge this year’s Britain’s Favourite Path competition – meet the inspiring panel making the decisions.
2 great walks that end with a rewarding pint of Wainwright
Inspired by famous fell walker, Alfred Wainwright, Wainwright beer is the perfect reward after a great walk in the British countryside.
Helping asylum seekers experience the joy of walking
Liverpool Ramblers connect with asylum seekers, offering walks and friendship to some of those who face the biggest barriers to enjoying the outdoors.
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Don’t let your bladder rule your life or your walks
Ann and Caroline share a renewed love of walking now that Jude’s Bladder Health Food supplements mean they no longer have to plan walks around loo stops.
Walking to health & happiness with the Ramblers, after a burns accident almost killed me
Kasturi Dasgupta, aged 45 from Dundee, tells us how her Ramblers friends were there for her every step of way during a complex recovery from a serious burn injury, while her family were 5,000 miles away in India.
Recovering from brain surgery through walking
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour, Israr had to learn how to walk again. Now, with the support of her Ramblers group, she is walking ultramarathon distances.
5 fantastic Greenland experiences with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
Torstein Gaustad, HX Expedition Leader on the MS Fridtjof Nansen tells us about his top experiences in Greenland.
My Walk of Life: Dr Adrian Yip
As an immigrant exploring the English countryside, the sociolinguist finds rural racism often comes with a veneer of polite respectability.
I’m no longer ducking behind a wall to pee, thanks to Jude supplements
Louise, an avid rambler, tells us how Jude supplements allowed her to enjoy walking again after struggling with bladder incontinence.
6 things we can all do to make walking in nature more inclusive
Heading out into nature can be more challenging for some. So here are six ways we can support those with the least access and most barriers to the outdoors.
