Category Archives: wild country

Stop a dual carriageway through the Peak District!

Posted on 23/01/2023 by campaignerkate

CPRE PDSY must urgently raise money for legal action against the Mottram bypass, which will lead to a dual carriageway across the Peak District National Park. Continue reading →

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Go for it, Dartmoor National Park Authority!

Posted on 21/01/2023 by campaignerkate

It is crucial that the Dartmoor National Park Authority resolves to appeal against the high court ruling on wild camping on the Dartmoor commons. Continue reading →

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Young wilders bring hope

Posted on 04/10/2022 by campaignerkate

I was honoured to join the Youngwilders and Heal Rewilding to write a manifesto for the next generation. Continue reading →

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Tony Hams remembered

Posted on 27/06/2022 by campaignerkate

Remembering Tony Hams on what would have been his 76th birthday, a great leader and a dear friend. Continue reading →

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Red-letter day

Posted on 26/06/2022 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago today, while at school, I received my first letter from Sylvia Sayer, a special moment. Continue reading →

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Ouzel hunt

Posted on 07/05/2022 by campaignerkate

There were no ring ouzels up Tavy Cleave, but I was pleased to see whinchat and cuckoo, and to hear some groppers. Continue reading →

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A milestone meeting

Posted on 20/04/2022 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago today I first met Sylvia Sayer who inspired me to become a campaigner. I owe her so much and remember her with huge affection. Continue reading →

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Elsie’s centenary

Posted on 17/01/2022 by campaignerkate

On Elsie Gaskell’s centenary, I describe a book about her father which explains why she was an access campaigner. Continue reading →

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Access to Mountains Act: a travesty of access

Posted on 11/12/2021 by campaignerkate

The Guardian recently ran an article about the second reading of the Access to Mountains Bill 1938, but things went downhill after that. Continue reading →

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Moorland massacre

Posted on 30/10/2021 by campaignerkate

Forty years ago the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 received royal assent. It did nothing to save moorland. Continue reading →

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