Across Britain, millions are cut off from nature because local paths are missing, blocked or unusable.
This isn’t accidental. This is down to years of political and financial neglect.
So, we’re fighting back with our Access Denied campaign – and we need your help.
Show your support. Share this post. 📢
Because access to nature isn’t a luxury. It’s a right. 🌳✊🏼
#AccessDenied
We've been having a blast taking our free #OutThere award programme across Britain this Spring 🥾🌿🧭
Here are some snaps from our brilliant Manchester group last week 😍
We've dozens of free Out There Award weekends for 18-26-year-olds across England, Scotland and Wales over the Summer
...And yes, it really is FREE!
☑️ Aged 18-26? Go to our website for more info and how to register for an Out There Award weekend near you.
Current mood: planning entire weekends around your Britain's Favourite Path entries 🥾😍
📍 Do you recognise any of these spots? Share your location guesses in the comments 👇🏽 👇🏽 👇🏽
We're halfway through our #BritainsFavouritePath entry period, and we're loving seeing the places you treasure most 💚 Still got a path to share? There's time!
Enter before 31 May for your chance to win this year's prize of £250 vouchers from @CotswoldOutdoor ! (+ £50 vouchers for the 8 runners up!)
There's just something about Bluebell Season 💙
"Uffmoor Wood is a popular urban fringe woodland in Worcestershire, managed by the Woodland Trust. It's located about a mile south of Halesowen and is known for its extensive network of paths, including a waymarked trail and a surfaced circular route suitable for wheelchairs and buggies too."
Bluebells are a protected species and are damaged easily by trampling, taking years to recover - by sticking to the path we can all continue to enjoy them for years to come 🙏
📍Uffmoor Wood
📸+✍️ Alec Longhurst entered this stunning shot into our Britain's Favourite Path competition last year. Don't forget to enter yours for a chance to win this year's prize of £250 from our friends @CotswoldOutdoor !
Yesterday's King’s Speech, which set out the UK Government’s legislative programme for 2026-27, sadly indicates that improving access to nature is an issue that continues to be neglected by those in power.
Stephen, our policy and public affairs manager, gets into it 👆🥾🚫
#AccessDenied
Ramblers x OS Maps
AD | Ever wondered how to find a new walk without the stress of getting lost?
I love a solo hike for the headspace, the ‘me time’ and the quiet. But recently I wanted to step away from my usual routes, so I partnered with @ordnancesurvey and joined a walk with @ramblersgb in the hope of discovering something new.
3 things I learnt:
• The joy of ‘switching off’: Knowing the route was already risk assessed and planned meant I could actually look up and enjoy the views, instead of staring down at my phone for navigation.
• Local knowledge is king: Walking with locals and Diana, our walk leader, adds so much depth. You discover stories and history you’d probably never find on your own.
• Community builds confidence: It was a lovely reminder that even if you treasure your own time, there is so much to gain from connecting with a local community.
Having the route on OS Maps also means I’ve got it saved to revisit (check out the 3D map on slide 4!).
If you’re looking for a change of scenery or want to discover local walks, check out The Ramblers website. When you join, you’ll get access to over 500 groups across England, Scotland, and Wales. You can even try your first few walks for free.
Check out my ‘Quick Guide’ on the last slide to see how easy it is to join. Then grab your boots, a thermos, and go! 🥾
Huge thanks to Diana for the warm welcome and for showing me a new side of the South Downs.
Let me know below, have I convinced you to give it a go?! 👇
#ordnancesurvey #osmaps #southdowns #ramblersgb #hikinguk
Me & Nicky from @ramblersgb were out today on a recce for an exciting walk coming up to help support interfaith communities coming together through walk & talk in Slough🌿
It’s always a pleasure teaming up with Nicky and supporting the wellbeing of local residents through connection, conversation, and nature.
We spent time in the beautiful Herschel Park appreciating the trees, plants, and wildlife around us🍃
Keep an eye out for the walk coming in May, In’sha’Allah ✨
#sisterhoodcommunity #WalkAndTalk #InterfaithCommunity #SloughCommunity #Ramblers #NatureWalk #CommunityWellbeing #MentalWellbeing #WomenInNature #ConnectThroughNature #HerschelPark #MindfulWalking #TogetherInCommunity #OutdoorWellbeing #SupportLocalCommunity #InshaAllah
Who got out walking this weekend? Pwy aeth allan am dro’r penwythnos yma? 🥾
"It’s my go to place when I’m feeling down, it’s a place of beauty and tranquility and is beautiful all year round."
📍Newborough Warren, Anglesey / Cwningar Niwbwrch, Ynys Môn 📷 + ✍️ Sarah Weston
Energizing... Fun... Amazing... Loving Community... sounds like the perfect walking group! 🥾
Hear from members of @lbs4peace 's Steps & Checks group - from feeling better mental health from being out in nature to being with like-minded women, you can feel the good vibes come through. 🩷
Find your nearest @RamblersGB Wellbeing Walk near you this #NationalWalkingMonth.
#WalkingGroup #MentalHealth #Community #Ramblers #ThisGirlCan
Happy National Walking Month! 🥾🥾
I'm super excited to share The Ramblers are running their annual nationwide competition to find Britain’s Favourite Path. It's such a brilliant way to celebrate the walks we all love... and this year I'm privileged to be on the judging panel! 😃
I’ve explored some incredible trails around the world but there’s something special about Britain’s paths that always draws me back. Connecting with nature has such a powerful effect on how we feel. It lifts your mood and has a huge impact on your mindset. Being blind, I’m drawn to paths that I can explore with all my senses. That’s when nature comes alive inside my mind.
So, if you’ve got a favourite path that deserves the spotlight, now’s the time to share it. From hidden woodland trails to dramatic coastal routes, we want to hear all about it. So, get your entries in...
I can’t wait to see the submissions! Best of luck!🤞
👇 HOW TO ENTER 👇
1. Send us a photo of your favourite local path for your chance to win £250 @cotswoldoutdoor vouchers!
2. Tell us why you love it. 3. Get your friends to vote when the voting lines open!
The judges will choose 8 winners, each from a different part of Great Britain (with £50 vouchers up for grabs!) before we hand the final decision over to the public in a national vote in July to crown Britain’s Favourite Path 👑 The competition is supported by the players of @postcodelotteryuk .
Don’t forget to share your favourite finds with us before entries close on 31 May!
📷 @joannecrawford #BritainsFavouritePath #Ramblers #BestWalkingRoutes
@ramblersgb@ramblers_cymru@ramblersscotland
"It's a beautiful little woodland, hearing the still of the trees, no traffic noise, the smells of the country, so good for the soul and the mind"
Have a path that makes you feel like this? Nominate it for Britain’s Favourite Path 2026 🥾🫶🏼
📍Felley Priory
📸+✍️ Adie Coupe
This way to the weekend ➡️🥾🌿 Who’s hitting the trails?
"This path is part of an amazing 6 mile circular walk from the village of Grosmont in North Yorkshire....the abundance of wild garlic, bluebells and even wild orchids literally took your breath away with the beauty of it.”
📍Grosmont
📸+✍️ Shelagh Garside
Ps The search for Britains Favourite Path is back on this #NationalWalkingMonth 🥾🔍Let us know if you know a path worthy of the crown 😍
