Tag Archives: Ramblers

Paths to Wellbeing prizes

Posted on 20/04/2023 by campaignerkate

I was delighted to join Ramblers Cymru at the award event for Paths to Wellbeing Continue reading →

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Ramblers Cymru in Carmarthen

Posted on 10/04/2023 by campaignerkate

I went to my first meeting of Ramblers Welsh Council on 28 April 1984, at the Llanerch Inn in Llanrindod Wells. Thirty nine years later and it’s a weekend event of Ramblers Cymru at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Chaos at Kimble

Posted on 20/12/2022 by campaignerkate

The deplorable state of some of the paths at Kimble in Bucks. Continue reading →

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Jack Burling, path defender

Posted on 27/11/2022 by campaignerkate

My friend Jack Burling, a staunch defender of public paths, died in March aged 86. Continue reading →

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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 →

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Chilterns Weekend Walkers’ festival

Posted on 21/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined the Ramblers’ Chilterns Weekend Walkers’ festival for a walk from Penn Street to Little Missenden. Continue reading →

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Carpe diem

Posted on 19/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I was interviewed by the Clapham Film Unit, high on the Chilterns, when everything was peaceful and quiet. Continue reading →

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Golden gate

Posted on 11/09/2022 by campaignerkate

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 →

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Henley and Goring Ramblers celebrate

Posted on 01/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the excellent Henley & Goring Ramblers’ group. Continue reading →

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