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Raynor Winn and her husband Moth smiling together during their South West Coast Path journey.

Finding Life on the Salt Path: A Walk That Changed Everything

After losing their home and facing a terminal diagnosis, Raynor Winn and her husband set out to walk the South West Coast Path. What followed was a life-changing journey of wild camping, survival, and healing.

Woman walking on grassy hillside in the Galloway Hills, with dramatic rocky ridges and patchy sunlight under a moody sky.

Disappointment as Scottish Government Drops Long-Awaited Galloway National Park Plans

The Scottish Government has cancelled plans for a new national park in Galloway, prompting disappointment from Ramblers Scotland after two decades of campaigning.

Jeff Brazier looking into the camera with a grass field in the background

Jeff Brazier Teams Up with The Ramblers

Following the success of last year’s popular path competition, The Ramblers, Britain’s walking charity, in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor, is inviting the public to take part in the search for Britain’s Favourite Path 2025.

A group of walkers make their way down a tarmacked road in front of a house

Local elections 2025: How you can stand up for access

With local elections taking place across England on 1 May, we set out why they matter for access and how your local representatives can stand up for walking.

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The Ramblers win landmark High Court appeal to save paths in historic Hayton Woods

The Ramblers has won a long-running legal battle against landowner Roxlena Ltd, bringing much-loved Cumbrian paths a step closer to being protected for future generations.

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The Ramblers to take company to the High Court to protect public’s right to access local paths

A judicial review will take place at London’s Royal Courts of Justice during which Britain’s walking charity, the Ramblers, will argue that a network of paths in Hayton Woods, Cumbria, should be protected for public use. 

A Ramblers group wearing bright waterproof jackets walk along a path

Threat to thousands of paths removed as UK government repeals 2031 deadline

Today, the UK government has announced it will remove the 2031 deadline to record historic rights of way in England, ending the threat to over 41,000 miles of unrecorded paths.

A group of walkers standing in front of a lake taking a selfie

Could a regular walk benefit your community group?

The Ramblers, Britian’s walking charity, wants to hear from community groups that would like to add walking to their current activities programmes but are not sure where to start.

A walker with rucksack standing on rocks in the Galloway National Park.

Galloway National Park can boost walking

Ramblers Scotland is urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in the newly-launched consultation on the proposed new Galloway National Park.  

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