Tag Archives: access

A crumb from the £2.4-billion table

Posted on 27/01/2023 by campaignerkate

The environment secretary continues to ignore the need for public access to be funded through the environmental land management scheme, despite ministerial promises. 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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ELMS: access now ‘a matter of detail’

Posted on 07/12/2022 by campaignerkate

When Barry Gardiner MP questioned environment secretary Thérèse Coffey on access in ELMS he got some shabby replies. 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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Walk for a minister

Posted on 31/07/2022 by campaignerkate

We devised a walk to demonstrate to the environment minister, Richard Benyon, how agricultural payments can fund more and better access. Continue reading →

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End on the upbeat

Posted on 19/04/2022 by campaignerkate

Some of my thoughts on what is special about the Ramblers as expressed to the AGM of general council. Continue reading →

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A path map for Scotland

Posted on 19/03/2022 by campaignerkate

Ramblers Scotland’s Mapping Scotland’s Paths project is an excellent complement to the freedom to roam laws. Continue reading →

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New ways in Devon

Posted on 08/03/2022 by campaignerkate

Devon Ramblers have entered a new phase of their existence, but will continue to be effective in achieving Ramblers’ aims. Continue reading →

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Agri-access betrayal: an update

Posted on 07/12/2021 by campaignerkate

A dismal revelation from environment secretary George Eustice about funding for farming. Continue reading →

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Les Preston, path protector

Posted on 15/10/2021 by campaignerkate

I was shocked to learn that Les Preston, a feisty campaigner with the White Cliffs Ramblers, had died. Here is my tribute. Continue reading →

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