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Walking organisations |
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British Walking Federation | organising events for people of all ages and abilities |
Disabled Ramblers | organising rambles for disabled people |
European Ramblers’ Association | walking in Europe |
Green Lanes Environmental Action Movement (GLEAM) | pressure group trying to prevent off-road drivers from destroying ancient green lanes for walkers |
Heritage Paths | revitalising Scotland’s ancient pathways |
Inner London Ramblers | promoting walking in London |
Living Streets | charity standing up for pedestrians, creating safe, attractive, enjoyable streets where it’s great to walk |
Long Distance Walkers Association | Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas. Local groups, list of paths |
Metropolitan Walkers | group of walkers in London for ages 20-30 |
The Munro Society | all about climbing the 282 Munroes in Scotland (mountains with a height of over 3000ft above sea level) |
The Ramblers | charity promoting walking; advice for walkers, library of routes. Formerly the Ramblers’ Association |
RamblingClubs.com | directory of UK rambling clubs |
The Wainwright Society | introducing a wider audience to fellwalking and caring for the hills |
Walkers are Welcome | network of towns & villages welcoming walkers in the UK |
Walking for Health | encouraging beginners to walk – guided walks, info on health benefits |
Walk to School | campaign to to encourage all parents & children to make walking to school part of their daily routine |
Public rights of way & outdoor access |
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Byways & Bridleways Trust | charity formed to protect the public rights that exist over the many ancient lanes that form part the British landscape |
Freedom to Roam | Wikipedia entry on the right of access to land in European countries |
Institute of Public Rights of Way (IPROW) | professional body representing individuals involved in the management of public rights of way |
Legislation.gov.uk | Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 |
Legislation.gov.uk | Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 |
Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout | the beginning of public access in the UK |
Natural England | about open access, coastal access and rights of way in the UK |
Open Spaces Society | representing recreational users on all types of public right of way |
Open Spaces Society | list of free publications on their website on how to fight for public access locally |
Scottish Outdoor Access Code | information on walking and access in Scotland |
Scottish Rights of Way & Access Society | safeguarding access to the Scottish countryside |
Selected Works | academic article: Britain’s Right to Roam: Redefining the Landowner’s Bundle of Sticks |
Wikipedia | rights of way in England & Wales |
Information and guides |
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Byway Map | map of the ancient ‘green lanes’ of Britain |
Car Free Walks | directory of walks accessible by public transport in the UK |
Fell Walking Experience | personal accounts of hill walks all over the UK |
Happy Hiker | hiking advice and list of walking sites – lots of different areas |
Heading for the Scottish Hills | find out where deer stalking is taking place so that you can plan your route to avoid it |
National Trails | footpaths in England & Wales |
Natural England – Find a Walk | over 1800 routes in England |
Ordnance Survey | maps |
Scotland’s Coastal Path | walking Scotland’s coast |
Scotland’s Great Trails | walking routes in Scotland |
Transport for London | information about walking in London |
Visit Scotland | walking in Scotland – safety, routes, wild camping etc. |
WalkHighlands | helping you discover and explore the real Scotland |
Walking & Hiking | lots of useful articles for walkers |
Walking Britain | 15,000 pages of free walking information |
Walking Britain | list of regional walks all over the UK |
Walking-Routes.co.uk | thousands of routes |
Walking Stories | stories of walks all over the world uploaded by walkers |
WalkIt | the urban walking route planner |
Where2Walk | info on walking in the Lake District, Yorkshire Moors & Dales |
Wikipedia | list of long-distance footpaths in the UK |
Low-cost accommodation for walkers |
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Campsites.co.uk | lots of UK campsites |
Camping Sites in Britain | over 6000 campsites in Britain |
Mountain Bothies Association | maintaining simple shelters in remote areas for the use and benefit of all who love wild & lonely places |
Scottish Youth Hostel Association | providing high quality, affordable accommodation with a friendly welcome for anyone travelling around Scotland |
UK Campsite | directory of British campsites |
Youth Hostel Association (YHA) | charity with a diverse network of hostels, often in exceptional places, open to everyone and especially young people |