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UK Government set to crush our right to use up to 41,000 miles of paths across England

Defra ministers to confirm plans to impose a cut-off date of 2031 for lost paths to be registered dealing a crushing blow to England’s much-loved path network.

A family of mum and dad and two children  in a long grass field look on into the distance

Ramblers research reveals the wellbeing value of our paths

Paths hold the key to significant physical and mental health benefits. But communities that would benefit most from greater access to nature are missing out.

male walker on grassy Craig Rossie path

Ramblers Scotland unveils eight of the nation’s best “hidden paths”

Ramblers Scotland has revealed eight of the country’s finest ‘hidden paths’, all of which have been mapped for the first time thanks to its award-winning Scottish Paths Map.

Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood joins volunteers to mark success

Walkers celebrate “incredible” first year of Magnificent 11 Trail in Glasgow

Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood joined Glasgow Ramblers to celebrate the first birthday of the city’s hugely-successful Magnificent 11 Trail. 

several walkers on a path all wearing jackets on a clearly brisk day

Ramblers Scotland research reveals shocking inequality in the outdoors

New statistics highlight urgent need for investment in access, and how poorer Scots lack local paths to get active

People taking a walk in the countryside

72% of people in Wales think more time, money and resources should be invested in the path network

Ramblers Cymru research reveals that our paths are valued, but more investment is needed, and more needs to be done to help people access information to enjoy the outdoors.

3 walkers with backpacks putting up a waymark with a hammer

Partnership project to improve sustainability of the public rights of way network

Ramblers Cymru will be delivering the Paths to Communities project for Monmouthshire County Council developing ways to make the public rights of way network more sustainable in the long term.

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Open letter to Welsh Government

Our new ambassador Leanne Wood has written an open letter calling on Welsh Govt to lead the way in connecting people with nature and walking.

The Ramblers Handbook

The Ramblers Handbook

We’re delighted to announce the release of The Ramblers Handbook, a new guide to Britain’s best walking routes for every season.

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