Tag Archives: walking

Slainte, Scottish Ramblers!

Posted on 19/03/2023 by campaignerkate

Ramblers Scotland is making a huge difference for walkers, and especially for young people. Continue reading →

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On the watershed

Posted on 30/11/2022 by campaignerkate

I walked with my friends Rob and Sheila Talbot from Winchcombe to Whittington in the Cotswolds AONB, exploring part of the forthcoming Coln Trail. Continue reading →

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Which way on Wyche Way?

Posted on 13/11/2022 by campaignerkate

On a seven-mile walk on the Wyche Way in Worcestershire I encountered at last 13 problems which I have reported. Continue reading →

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Paths are great for the local economy

Posted on 11/10/2022 by campaignerkate

Ministers note: Walkers Are Welcome Towns demonstrate that paths are good for the local economy. 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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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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Hooray for the Dartmoor Way

Posted on 03/06/2022 by campaignerkate

I was pleased to take part in the official opening of the Dartmoor Way walking route around Dartmoor. Continue reading →

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Recce for the festival

Posted on 15/05/2022 by campaignerkate

I helped my visually-impaired friend Marika Kovacs to recce the walk she is leading for the Herefordshire Walking Festival. Continue reading →

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Kinder’s legacy

Posted on 28/04/2022 by campaignerkate

The 90th anniversary of the Kinder trespass is a chance to call for a new movement for access. Continue reading →

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Access regained

Posted on 16/04/2022 by campaignerkate

Access to downland at Chawley Manor in Bucks is not to be restricted, following a campaign but the Ramblers and Open Spaces Society. Continue reading →

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