Protect the places we walk

Walking is a simple pleasure that should be open to everyone, everywhere and is a right to be protected

We campaign across England, Scotland and Wales to open the way by removing the barriers to walking and we step up to protect the places we all love to wander. ​ 

Our walking rights and network of footpaths didn’t happen by accident. They’re the result of the Ramblers long history of campaigning since 1935. 

We’ve already taken great strides.  We fought to establish National Parks and National Trails. We won the freedom to roam across Scotland and millions of acres of the English and Welsh countryside.  We successfully campaigned for everyone to enjoy Britain’s entire coastline on foot.  ​ 

Still today we Ramblers are a bold bunch and we’ll do what it takes to protect and expand our rights to walk across Britain. 

Outdoors Unlocked 

Everyone should have the opportunity to walk in nature and enjoy its simple pleasures. Yet almost 21 million people in England do not have accessible green or blue space within 15 minutes’ walk of their home. Many others face physical or social barriers that stop them getting out and walking in nature.  

Now is the time for action. The Ramblers is calling on the government to introduce a transformational new bill that breaks down the barriers to the outdoors. 

Let’s unlock the outdoors for all.