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Britain’s walking charity, opening the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking & fighting for the places we love to wander. ramblers.org.uk

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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 24/07/2026
It's time for Greater Manchester to choose its next Mayor! Live in the area? Please urge candidates to: 🚶🏼 Champion leisure walking 👟 Stand up for paths 🌳 Protect green spaces and rights of way. Contact candidates: 👉🏼 action.ramblers.org.uk/tell-your-ca…
A wooden post displaying a "GM Ringway" trail marker with a QR code is in the foreground. A gravel path runs alongside a wooden fence, leading into a wooded area. Several people are walking in the distance under a clear blue sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 20/07/2026
Let's pretend it's not Monday and live vicariously through your weekend snaps in the comments 🙏 😍 👇 Who got out walking this weekend? 📸: Lovely shot by Jen from a weekend walk on the GM Ringway
A serene path, shaded by lush green trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a dappled effect on the walkway. Wooden fences line the path on both sides, and the area is surrounded by dense foliage.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 10/07/2026
Looks like we've another scorching weekend ahead 🥵 If you're planning on heading out for a hike, take a look at our top tips to keep you safe and comfortable in the heat 👇 www.ramblers.org.uk/safety-summer-walks-top-tips-and-essential-kit
Two people are walking on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean. They are dressed in casual, warm‑weather clothing. One person is drinking from a bottle. Text on the image reads, "Planning a weekend walk in this heatwave?
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 06/07/2026
Did you get out walking this weekend? We'd love to see where you went in the comments 📸 👇 😍 📸: We love this shot taken by Carl Marston on a walk in Shropshire
A scenic view of the Shropshire Hills, with a clear blue sky and lush greenery covering the rolling landscape. A narrow dirt path winds through the hills, framed by heather and grass.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 01/07/2026
Voting is officially OPEN 📢 This year’s Britain’s Favourite Path shortlist is here! Our judges have had their say...now it’s over to you to VOTE! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 www.ramblers.org.uk/britainsfavouritepath
A wooden signpost pointing to a "Footpath" with a coastal view in the background. Text on the image reads, "Voting is now open! Britain’s Favourite Path 2026.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 15/06/2026
Did you get out walking this weekend? Let's forget it's Monday and live vicariously through your weekend snaps in the comments 🙏 😍 👇 📸: Fran Smith shared this great shot of Bridgend Ramblers who had a blustery walk last week in the Brecon Beacons
A group of hikers walk along a narrow, grassy trail through lush green hills. The landscape features rolling mountains and a cloudy sky, suggesting a cool, overcast day. The hikers are wearing backpacks and outdoor attire, ideal for trekking.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 16/03/2026
Did you get out walking this weekend? Share your favourite snaps in the comments 📸 👇 😍 📸+📍 James Kelly took this on a walk along Derwent Valley Heritage Way
Image showing a tranquil river with clear water reflecting trees under a bright, sunny sky. A series of large stones extends into the pond, creating a natural pathway.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 03/03/2026
Spot anything different about the latest issue of Walk? ♻️ We’ve switched to a paper envelope instead of a film wrapper, so there's less was and easier recycling 🌳 Have you had a read yet?
The image shows a magazine titled "Walk," featuring four smiling people dressed in outdoor attire. The headline reads "Trek mates: Spreading the joys and benefits of Ramblers group walks." The magazine is placed on a paper envelope with the "Ramblers" logo and the word "walk." The background is a wooden surface.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 16/02/2026
Let's pretend it's not Monday and live vicariously through your sunny Saturday snaps in the comments 🙏 😍 👇 Where did you go? 🥾☀️ 📸: Stunning shot by Karen Travis 📍North York Moors
A snow-covered landscape with a concrete trig pillar in the foreground, surrounded by sparse grass tufts. The sky is clear and blue, with a vast horizon in the background.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 13/02/2026
Uh-oh, looks like snow ❄️ Check forecasts and stay safe if you're out rambling this weekend! And keep cosy on the trail with our gear experts' recommendations of hats, gloves and socks for winter walking 🥾❄️👇 ramblers.org.uk/walking-gear/cosy-accessories-winter-walking
View from Ben Lomond, Scotland, showing snow-covered slopes in the foreground and Loch Lomond with its numerous islands stretching into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 02/02/2026
Did you get out walking this weekend? Share your weekend snaps in the comments 📸 👇👇👇 📸: Lovely shot by Diane Holmes taken on a walk along Warkworth Beach, Northumberland
Two people and a dog walking on a beach with mist rising from the sand, under a moody sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 28/01/2026
“A lot of people, especially Ukrainians, they’re lost. They need something to help them, for a short period of time, just to forget what’s going on in their native land” - 1 of our Community Champions, Nataliia from Ukraine. 🎞️ Watch Nataliia's trip to the Cairngorms: ramblers.org.uk/tripcairngorms
Person smiling outdoors with a lake in the background, wearing sunglasses, a red vest, and a pink turtleneck.A person in a red jacket walking on a grassy hill with expansive views of mountains and low clouds in the distance.Two people standing on a wooden bridge in a scenic autumn landscape with a flowing stream and hills covered in fall foliage.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 24/01/2026
Rise and shine, ramblers! 🌞 Who is lacing up their boots this morning? 🥾✨ Share where you're heading in the comments 👇😊 📸: Kumud Mandal
Sunrise over a frosty landscape by a river, with two people walking in the distance.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 19/01/2026
Where did you walk this weekend? Share your favourite snaps in the comments 👇 😊 📸: Gaddes Espinosa
Panoramic view of a snowy landscape featuring a reservoir, surrounded by hills and forests with a light dusting of snow under a cloudy sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 12/01/2026
Who got out walking last week? 🥾❄️ Did you get snow near you? Share your recent walking snaps in the comments 😍👇 📸: Stephen Wilson
Two individuals walking up a hill with bare trees and a bench on a snowy landscape.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year! 🎉🥾💚 Who’s kicking off the year with a walk today? #NewYearsDayWalk #Tradition 📍Ben Donich 📸 Dave Clark
A person walking on a grassy hill at sunrise, with a rocky outcrop and icicles to the side, overlooking a distant mountain range.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 31/12/2025
Top 3 walks of 2025, go 👇👇👇 📍Brecon Beacons 📸 Sue Robson
A person hiking over a frost-covered hilly landscape with a backpack and trekking pole, under a mostly clear blue sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 26/12/2025
Did someone say Boxing Day Walk? 😍 It’s gorgeous out! Who has got outside yet? Hope all who celebrate had a lovely Christmas! 🌲❄️ 📸: John Nicholls
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 17/12/2025
Jane Austen loved a ramble! 250 years since her birth, we’re celebrating the paths and landscapes that inspired her life and writing. Explore the new Jane Austen trails ➡️ www.ramblers.org.uk/features/footsteps-jane-austen
Quote over an autumnal countryside background reads: “Elizabeth continued her walk alone, 
crossing field after field at a quick pace, jumping over stiles and springing over puddles with impatient activity, and finding herself at last within view of the house, with weary ankles, dirty stockings, and a face glowing with the warmth of exercise
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 08/12/2025
Anyone been on any great walks lately? Go on, we want to see them! Share in the comments 👇🏽📸😊 📍Patrick Bradley shared this lovely shot from a walk in the Glennifer Braes
A scenic image of a misty morning in a grassy field with scattered fallen leaves, leading to a dense forest under a soft glowing sun.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 06/12/2025
Give the gift of adventure this Christmas 🎁 A Ramblers gift membership offers your loved ones a year of inspiring walks and new discoveries 🚶‍♀️. Choose their start date - and for just £45, make it a year they’ll never forget ❤️ 🎁 Visit ramblers.org/gift
Group of five individuals, including one carrying a baby in a front carrier, smiling and walking in a colorful autumn forest.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 25/11/2025
We're in Westminster today with partners from the outdoor sector, making the case that EVERYONE should have the chance to get out & enjoy the great outdoors Walking & time outdoors is essential to our health & wellbeing but #AccessToNature is unequal & progress on improving access has stalled 🧵
Group of seven people from outdoor access organisations smiling together in front of Westminster.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 24/11/2025
Sunday is a pretty big anniversary* in the fight for the public’s right to enjoy the countryside... Which has got us thinking about how previous Labour governments have consistently improved the public’s access to nature... 🧵
Text overlay over a misty moorland background, posing the question: Will this be the first Labour government since the 1940s to fail the public on access to nature?
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 14/11/2025
Interesting BBC News report this week on Historic Environment Scotland's closure of Edinburgh's historic Radical Road path 🥾⛔ After 7 years of delays & broken promises, HES bosses must now stop kicking the can down the road - and publish plans for its reopening. Get the story: bbc.in/48e4HiW
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 07/08/2025
🥁🥁🥁 Introducing YOUR winner of #BritainsFavouritePath2025 👇🏽 🏆 The Hartland Peninsula stretch between Bude & Westward Ho! #SouthWestCoastPath 🌊 Congrats to Jonathan for capturing this "magical place" to win £200 from Cotswold Outdoor! 👏 A HUGE thank you to everyone who got involved this summer! 😍
View of a scenic coastal landscape with grassy cliffs and a winding footpath leading toward the sea under a clear blue sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 24/07/2025
⏰ With just ONE week of the vote to go, and 4,000 votes already in...we can reveal that the voting is *extremely* tight! 📢 VOTE @ ramblers.org.uk/britainsfavouritepath #BritainsFavouritePath
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 01/07/2025
🎉 The shortlist is in - & it's time to crown #BritainsFavouritePath 2025! A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered - we received just under 1K entries & the standard blew us away Our judges have been hard at work &, after much deliberation, they've whittled the entries down to 8 of the best ...🧵
Promotional image encouraging voting for Britain's Favourite Path, featuring a winding yellow path graphic and a 'vote' sign. Includes logos for Ramblers and Cotswold Outdoor.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 31/05/2025
⏰ The clock's ticking for you to enter our #BritainsFavouritePath competition! Simply submit a photo of your top trail & tell us why you love it, by 11pm TONIGHT for your chance to win! 👇🏾 www.ramblers.org.uk/britainsfavouritepath
A smartphone screen showing a notification with a background image of a sunlit forest path. The notification is a reminder from Ramblers stating, "Britain’s Favourite Path Competition closes 11pm TONIGHT!" with the time displayed as 23:00 on Saturday, May 31.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 21/05/2025
The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the right of the public to wild camp on #Dartmoor commons 🙌 Bringing an end to this long-running legal fight, today's ruling has shown the power of the access community when people work together & challenge threats to our #AccessToNature ✊🌳
Sunset at Dartmoor with text overlay 'Rights Upheld on Dartmoor!' featuring a silhouette of a couple sitting on rocks near a tent.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 01/05/2025
The search is BACK on! 🔍 Know a path worthy of this year's #BritainsFavouritePath crown? 👑 👇 HOW TO ENTER 👇 1. Send us a photo of your favourite path 2. Tell us why you love it. 3. Get your pals to vote when the public vote opens! www.ramblers.org.uk/britainsfavo... #NationalWalkingMonth
Promotional graphic for "Britain's Favourite Path" on a dark background featuring a yellow winding path design, with text stating "the search is back on..." Sponsored by Ramblers and Cotswold Outdoor.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 29/04/2025
New research from #ThisGirlCan shows that ONE IN SIX WOMEN have felt so unwelcome in a physical activity setting, they never returned to that type of activity. That’s why everyone’s guaranteed a warm welcome at our free Ramblers Wellbeing Walks. 🥾💚
Group of people of varying ages walking and talking together on a wellbeing walk along a narrow path with residential houses in the background.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 25/04/2025
⏳ We're so close!! With just 3 days left, only £3,000 is needed to reach our goal! 😍 Our amazing community has already raised £6,000, and thanks to our friends at Big Give, that's been DOUBLED to £12,000 🙌🏾 This will have a huge impact on our work protecting and improving Britain’s paths.
A Ramblers path maintenance volunteer fixing a gate. The image includes a campaign sign titled 'Help save Britain's paths!' showing £12,000 raised of a £16,000 goal with 3 days remaining.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 22/04/2025
Path Lovers Assemble! 🚨 For one week only, every donation you make to the Ramblers gets DOUBLED to help save Britain's paths! 🙌🏽🥾🛠️ 🎯 Our target is to raise £8,000 by the 29th April. Each donation over £1 will be MATCHED, thanks to our friends at Big Give...😍
Four Ramblers path maintenance volunteers wearing safety vests and boots are holding shovels on a tree-lined path. The text "Have your donation DOUBLED today!" is displayed prominently at the bottom.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 24/03/2025
Did you get out walking this weekend? Let's forget it's Monday and live vicariously through your weekend snaps in the comments 🙏 😍 👇 📸: Roulla M took this lovely shot on a walk with Norwich Ramblers 🥾: 12 mile walk from Walcott through Happisburgh and surroundings
A group of people walking on a pebbly beach under a clear blue sky, with a lighthouse visible in the distance.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 11/03/2025
WE WON! 🥾✊🌳 The Ramblers has won a long-running legal battle against landowner Roxlena Ltd, bringing much-loved paths in Hayton Woods a step closer to being protected for future generations! Today, the High Court judge ruled in our favour in this landmark case that could have punished locals...🧵
Text overlay reading 'SUCCESS! A win for everyone who loves the outdoors. We've won a landmark High Court Case to save paths in historic Cumbrian woods' above a serene woodland path in Hayton Woods, Cumbria.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 03/03/2025
Did you get out walking this weekend? Share your favourite snaps in the comments 📸 👇 😍 📍"Tarn at Leaves”, Borrowdale 📸 Danny C
Three hikers walking on the opposite side of a mountain tarn in a misty mountain landscape.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 28/02/2025
A planetary parade that won’t occur again until 2040? Now that's our kind of Friday night out 😎 Best seen just after sunset! The to-do list can wait, these skies aren't going to gaze themselves!🤩 Here are our top stargazing walk tips: www.ramblers.org.uk/feature/6-top-tips-planning-stargazing-walk
Silhouette of a person standing near a gate under a starry sky at twilight.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 26/02/2025
The spring edition of Walk magazine is landing on members’ doormats this week! Have you got your copy yet? 🥾🌷 Looks like our newest member, Barney is already keen to check out 'The joys of family rambles' 😅🐶😍 📸: Fleur P (IG: mywalkingboots)
A black dog holding a copy of the "Walk" magazine in its mouth, featuring a cover image of two people smiling outdoors. The cover includes text that reads: Mother + nature The joys of family rambles
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 29/01/2025
Calling all aspiring walk leaders! 📢 We're pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Together Pathway, a fully-funded programme for people from the Global Majority to access walk leadership training. ➡️ Walk Together Pathway info: bit.ly/4jtK6Lr ➡️ Apply by Mon 10 Feb: bit.ly/3Ec4dO1
Three walkers in outdoor coats, smiling, on a grassy hillside.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 09/01/2025
Say cheese! 😁 Last call for the Walk Magazine photo comp!⏰👇 The theme for this season’s ‘Your shots’ photo competition is ‘Miles of smiles’ Send us your happiest walking photos to win a luxury break with Classic Lodges! Hurry - closes tomorrow! ➡️ walk.ramblers.org.uk/your-shots/#:~:text=enter
Two ramblers smile for a selfie in a scenic landscape with rolling hills in the background. One individual is wearing a yellow jacket and holding a red smartphone, while the other is in a blue-gray jacket. Other people can be seen in the distant background.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 06/01/2025
It was a frosty one! 🥾❄️ Did you get out on a walk this weekend? Let's see your latest walking snaps in the comments! 📸 👇 😍
Two people taking photographs on a scenic, snowy hillside with a view of distant mountains and scattered trees. One is using a large stick as a walking stick.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 03/01/2025
Look up! From meteor showers to the #AuroraBorealis, 2025's sky show has started with a bang 💫 If you’re a confident walker & prepared to brave the dark -here are our tips for planning a stargazing walk 🥾✨ www.ramblers.org.uk/feature/6-top-tips-planning-stargazing-walk ⚠️❄️ Check the weather alerts
Silhouette of a rambler standing by a wooden fence, looking up at a dark blue and purple starry sky.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 24/12/2024
Wishing all our followers a very happy Christmas! 🎅 Whether you're looking to burn off the Christmas pud, catch up with the family (or escape it all for some nature-induced peace & quiet 🌲🌲) we recommend gifting yourself a walk at some point over the next few days!
Two hikers wearing colorful outdoor gear trek through a forested path, smiling and enjoying a hike in nature.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 05/12/2024
Mittens at the ready! ✨❄️ #HelloWinter Who else is excited about crisp winter walks this season? 😍 📍Haws End Jetty, Derwentwater 📸 Sue Middleton
A frozen wooden pier on a smooth-surfaced lake, with hills beyond.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 04/12/2024
We always love sociable chat & exploring new places, so it's cool to walk into this fun new digital space. 🥾 A simple way to link with the Ramblers in real life too is to join one of our 40,000 group walks a year! 🗺️ Our walk leader volunteers would love to meet you: www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking
Three brightly-dressed walkers in a field with yellow flowersA happy walk paused for a drink from a red bottleTwo young walkers in headscarves in a dense woodlandA mixed group of walkers with a young baby strapped to one person's belly in a sling. Trees beyond.
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The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk · 04/12/2024
Hello Bluesky! 💙 Our charity opens the way to walking by: 🥾 Breaking down barriers 🌳 Giving more people the chance to walk 🚶🏽‍♀️ Leading 40,000 group walks a year Whether you’re a wild wanderer, solitary stroller, hardcore hiker or weekend walk-and-talker, follow us for all things #walking in Britain!
Five walkers on a shoreline on a grey sky dayTwo giggling walkers descending a gravel pathA large group of women walkers under a blue skyRamblers volunteers clearing vegetation from an overgrown footpath
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