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Isle of Wight Ramblers’ 250th gate

Posted on 14/05/2023 by campaignerkate

I was delighted to take part in the opening of the Isle of Wight Ramblers’ 250th gate under its donate a gate scheme. Continue reading →

Posted in Access, campaigns, Public paths, Ramblers, walking | Tagged accessibility, Brierley, campaigns, Donate a gate, Isle of Wight Ramblers, Public paths | Leave a comment

Hoogstraten: just one of many

Posted on 10/02/2023 by campaignerkate

Twenty years after I cut the chain to reopen the blocked Hoogstraten footpath, there are still plenty of path problems. Continue reading →

Posted in Access, campaigns, Dartmoor, Obstructed path, Public paths, Ramblers, walking | Tagged blocked paths, campaigns, court of appeal, East Sussex, Framfield footpath 9, freedom to roam, Nicholas van Hoogstraten, obstructions, Ramblers | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Access, campaigns, commons, Dartmoor, National parks, Open country, parliament, riding, walking, wild country | Tagged access, campaigns, Dartmoor, Dartmoor Commons Act, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Dartmoor Preservation Association, High House Waste, wild camping | 5 Comments

A tribute to joyous Julie

Posted on 27/12/2022 by campaignerkate

Julie Boston, who died last October aged 88, was an indefatigable campaigner on many issues, and she inspired others to join her. Continue reading →

Posted in Access, campaigns, green spaces, Obituary, Open Spaces Society, Public paths, walking | Tagged Bristol, campaigns, Julie Boston, libraries, loos, poetry, Severn Beach Railway | 1 Comment

Hugh Crawley’s centenary

Posted on 18/11/2022 by campaignerkate

Oxfordshire Rambler Hugh Crawley would have been 100 today. Chris Hall write a tribute to him. Continue reading →

Posted in Access, campaigns, Obituary, Public paths, Ramblers, walking | Tagged Abingdon, campaigns, Chiselhampton, Hugh Crawley, Oxfordshire, Pigtrough Bottom, Ramblers | 1 Comment

This year the Telford and East Shropshire Ramblers’ group celebrates its golden anniversary. It was one of seven groups formed in 1972 by the late John Newnham, in his role as field officer for the Ramblers. The group is stronger … Continue reading →