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A group of walkers on a woodland ramble, one wearing a yellow raincoat and another with a walking pole.

The Ramblers welcomes new report calling for urgent action to tackle inequality in access to the outdoors

A new report from the UK Government’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature is a “blueprint for much-needed urgent change”, says The Ramblers.

A walker approaching a stile on the Cumbrian Way

A stile every mile – millions missing out on benefits of walking due to outdated barriers in countryside

Physical barriers, such as stiles, currently prevent 1 in 4 people using the path network – meaning millions of people are potentially missing out on the physical and mental health benefits of walking in nature.

The blocked England Coast Path route at Osborne beach

Outrage as Queen Victoria's rural retreat blocks national coast path

Walkers face hazardous detour down an A-Road after English Heritage blocks the national coast path from passing along its historic beach.

A path winds through rugged hills next to the coast

Stretch of South West Coast Path named Britain's Favourite Path

The Ramblers announce the 2025 winner of Britain's Favourite Path

Three walkers smiling into the camera on a treelined path

Step Forward Walks for Women in North Wales

We’re working with young women in north Wales to create fun, friendly walking groups that inspire you to get outdoors and explore your local area.

zarah mahmood mbe standing on a high point on a mountainous region

The public reaction to Zahrah Mahmood being made an MBE

Last month Zahrah Mahmood, President of Ramblers Scotland was made an MBE for her Voluntary Service in Scotland.

A group of walkers in brightly coloured raincoats make their way up a wooded path

Access to nature inquiry launched by All-Party Parliamentary Group

Laws need to change to give people better access to nature closer to their homes, the chair of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), Andy MacNae MP, has said.

An overhead view of three walkers looking at maps

Threat to paths officially abolished in Wales

After years of campaigning by the Ramblers, royal assent has been given to the Senedd Legislation Bill, which removes the spectre of a deadline for recording paths in Wales.

Two walkers passing through a gate at a woodland near Glasgow

Charities hail new duties for landowners over access to land in Scotland

Change to Land Reform Bill doubles number of estates that must publish Land Management Plans

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.