News

Our latest news and updates.

Latest news

A gated level crossing with miniature stop lights at Dalnaspidal

Reforming railway crossings is a test for devolution

Reforming access at level crossings is a potential win-win for outdoor recreation and for re-setting devolution, says Ramblers Scotland director Brendan Paddy.

"null"

An important message from The Ramblers on the recent civil unrest

A message from Ross Maloney, Chief Executive

A walker in shorts, with a rucksack and walking pole, looking out over farmland in East Lothian

Targeting improvements to the latest Land Reform Bill 

Ramblers Scotland wants targeted changes to the latest Land Reform Bill so that that more communities can benefit from our world-class access rights.

A female walker leaning on a post looking out over a green landscape.

New government, new opportunity for access?

The UK has a new government following the 2024 General Election. Keir Starmer is the seventh Labour prime minister but what has the party previously promised on access and should walkers be excited?

A group of 5 walkers, using poles, heading up a path with a lake in the background

General Election: What the party manifestos say about access to nature

In the run up to the General Election, we’re calling on all parties to commit to a new Access to Nature Bill that unlocks the outdoors in England.

A group of seven walkers on green grass.

Independence Day – Will the next UK Election bring everyone the freedom to enjoy the outdoors?

The next UK General Election has been announced and as all political parties work to publish manifestos ahead of Thursday 4 July, we will be lobbying all parties to commit to an Access to Nature Bill.

3 walkers smiling into a camera standing behind a waymark.

Greater Manchester’s GM Ringway is close to completion

Covering all ten boroughs of the Greater Manchester region, the 200-mile GM Ringway trail is nearing completion thanks to the work of committed volunteers.

A group of eight walkers laughing into the camera standing in a field.

New project to train 100 walk leaders from global majority communities

The Ramblers is working with organisations across the outdoors sector to support 100 walk leaders to build their skills and confidence.

Isle of Wight ramblers protesting

Isle of Wight Ramblers protest coast path diversion

On the Isle of Wight, a proposed diversion to the King Charles III Coast Path would sever its connection to the coast.  

news archive button