What we care about
Our work to keep the countryside open to all and to fight for the things that matter most to walkers.
Our work
The Ramblers is a charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces and to preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland, and Wales. We're committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to all and to fighting for the things that matter most to walkers.
Our successes
We fought to establish National Parks and National Trails – and we won. And we successfully campaigned for everyone to enjoy Britain's coastline on foot. We've helped open up vast swathes of the British countryside which was out of bounds, and we made sure laws were amended and added to keep it that way.
Our future focus
There’s still more to do. So we continue to secure support from government and help construct national and local policies and programmes to build a future fit for everyone everywhere to walk outdoors. We keep on engaging communities and organisations across England, Scotland, and Wales to help us achieve our ambitions. And we’re opening up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Current campaigns
Expand the freedom to roam
Help us to expand the freedom to roam. It is one of the biggest things we can do to increase access to the outdoors for everyone.
Don’t Lose Your Way – Saving lost paths
We have searched England and Wales and found over 49,000 miles of paths that could be lost forever. Time is running out to save them for future generations.
Green routes
We think every town and city should have a network of green routes so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking in nature.
Current issues and consultations
Response to the new Land Reform Bill
A new Land Reform Bill is being considered at Holyrood. We have made suggestions to ensure it ...
New National Park a step closer
The proposed boundaries of a National Park in North East Wales have been published for ...
Fight over level crossing at Grange over Sands, Westmorland and Furness
As the guardians of the path network, the Ramblers takes on legal casework to protect the places ...
Unrecorded right of way at Newton by Castle Acre, Norfolk
A house at Newton by Castle Acre, Norfolk, has the Nar Valley Way going past it on a section of ...
Definitive Map Modification Order backlogs
There are an estimated 10,000 applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders awaiting a ...
Objection to new Coul Links golf course
We are fighting to save Coul Links protected dunes from becoming an 18-hole golf course. Seven ...
Latest consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme
In their latest consultation on the Sustainable Farming Scheme, Welsh Government is seeking views ...
What we care about
Access
We’re committed to campaigning to keep our countryside open to be explored freely and we speak up on issues that matter to walkers.
Environment
We believe getting closer to nature through walking can give us all a boost to our wellbeing. We work to look after the environment for future generations.
Paths
Our paths are a gateway to the great outdoors, enabling us all to experience the joy of walking. That’s why we protect and improve this precious asset.
Equity
The Ramblers open the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. We work to remove barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces.