Walk magazine summer 2025

Walk is the Ramblers’ magazine, with more readers than any other UK walking magazine

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We’ve masses of inspiration for summer rambling in the latest edition of walk, from a classic long-distance trek along the Cleveland Way, to a choice of sustainable strolls accessed by train, to a superb selection of Ramblers Routes for your summer holidays. Our gear experts have reviewed the best camping kit, whether you’re planning a comfortable campsite holiday or packing for a multi-day backpacking hike. And our Walking Experience team share their summer walking safety advice.

It’s not just our walks that are inspirational, but our interviewees too. Meet TV presenter Jeff Brazier, head judge for this year’s Britain’s Favourite Path competition, who’s encouraging his local community to get out walking for improved mental health and wellbeing. Read the incredible story of our member Israr, who found rambling a vital part of her recovery from a life-threatening brain tumour. And be uplifted by our wonderful volunteers who are breaking down physical, mental and social barriers to help more people experience the joys and health benefits of regular walks – such as Stella, who leads Liverpool Ramblers’ walks for refugees and asylum seekers.

Tell us about your own summer walks on Facebook, Instagram or at walkmag@ramblers.org.uk. And share pics from your most scenic strolls in our ‘enjoying the view’ photo competition.

Have a super summer of walking,

Elyssa

Walk editor

Portrait of Jeff Brazier smiling outdoors with a background of green foliage and blurred trees. He has neatly styled light brown hair and is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt.

Walk & talk with TV presenter and keen walker Jeff Brazier

We chat to TV presenter Jeff Brazier about his community wellness walks and being head judge of the Ramblers’ Britain’s Favourite Paths competition 2025.

North Yorkshire’s Cleveland Way is a horseshoe-shaped long-distance trail

The Cleveland Way: walk one of Britain’s best-loved National Trails

Walk the Cleveland Way, one of Britain’s best-loved National Trails: a 9-day hike across the North York Moors to the coastal towns of Saltburn, Whitby and Filey.

Three female walkers with water bottles taking a break.

Safety on summer walks: top tips and essential kit

Keep yourself and fellow walkers safe in summer heat with the Ramblers’

A train crossing a bridge with lush hills in the background.

Rail trails: take the train to these 10 great walks

Ditch the car and go rambling by rail! Our sustainable travel expert has picked 10 sensational summer walks, all easily accessed from UK train stations.

A family camping scene on a grassy field with mountains in the background. A young girl sits on the grass next to a golden retriever, smiling at the camera. A boy and a man chat inside the entrance of a green tent, while a woman in a pink hoodie relaxes in a camping chair nearby. Hiking gear and cooking pots hang from a rack beside the tent. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful, set in a scenic outdoor location.

Comfortable camping: the best kit for a campsite holiday

Enjoy a comfortable campsite holiday with our experts’ recommendations of the best camping equipment - tents, camp beds, camping stoves and more

What to pack for backpacking: the best lightweight kit

If you’re planning a backpacking trip, you’ll want lightweight, streamlined kit. Our experts have picked the best lightweight tents, chairs, stoves and more

Offers, competitions & more

Hike through ancient Greece

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Footmap

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Escape to Tunbridge Wells

Gather your hiking gear and head for the glorious scenery and fantastic footpaths that surround the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Explore the serene trails and ancient routes that traverse the High Weald National Landscape, with charming villages, rolling hills and secluded woods. From the marathon-length Tunbridge Wells Circular (or its four shorter walks) to trails under a canopy of conifers in Bedgebury National Pinetum, there’s something for everyone. Discover more ideas for walks at visittunbridgewells.com. (Sponsored content)