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Pathwatch

14/11/2016 By admin

The Big Pathwatch reveals 59,000 problems on our path network

 Pathwatch campaign

Pathwatch is our biggest and most ambitious path campaign ever: aimed at getting all rights of way in England and Wales well maintained by 2020. Thanks to the Big Pathwatch survey, we have a picture of the state of our paths, and we need your help to maintain and protect them.

Join the Big Pathwatch now

 

14 November 2016
The Ramblers has released the results of the Big Pathwatch, the nation’s biggest ever footpath survey.

Citizen surveyors walked every path in almost half the total area of England and Wales recording more than 100,000 features including attractive views and interesting flora and fauna; and locked gates, barbed wire across paths and missing or misleading signs.

The results revealed that although more than half (56%) of paths are well-kept and signposted, more than a third (35%) are in need of improvement and nearly a tenth (9%) are difficult or impossible to use.

Just over half of reported features were negative (55%), with muddy, ploughed or potholed paths, unsafe stiles, gates or bridges, heavy undergrowth or overhanging vegetation. Many of these made paths difficult or impossible to use. However, 45% of features identified were positive, with attractive views topping the charts.

Read the report here.

The good news is that the problem is far from insurmountable – and we are now calling for everyone to take responsibility for their local paths by walking them and reporting any problems they find using the free Pathwatch app.

Download Pathwatch app or report problems and features online, click  here.

Nicky Philpott, the Ramblers’ director of advocacy and engagement, said: “It shouldn’t just be up to local authorities to ensure the upkeep of our paths. We all have a part to play in looking after them, which is why we want everyone to take responsibility for their paths. It can be as simple as regularly using your local paths. Get out and walk them. If you see a problem, use the Pathwatch app to report it and we’ll pass the information on to the local authority. Problems reported early that would be quick and cheap to fix can become difficult and costly over time.”

So when you’re out walking, pick up rubbish, carry a pair of secateurs and snip away overhanging vegetation. Or join one of our path maintenance teams and help keep paths clear.

The top reported problem across all regions was missing or misleading signs. We will therefore be concentrating the first leg of our campaign to resolving this problem.

To get involved in protecting the nation’s paths, visit www.ramblers.org.uk/pathwatch.

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Walk with Friends

24/09/2015 By admin

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Group Walking is a good way to start and keep going.  Many of our walkers have become friends. They share stories and have a laugh.

Making friends is just as important as feeling healthy and getting into shape.  A little encouragement can go a long way, so why not get motivated by joining Coventry Ramblers?

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Fit and Healthy

23/09/2015 By admin

fit and healthyFit and Healthy, Physically and Mentally – Wear out your soles while replenishing your soul.

What better way to keep physically and mentally fit and healthy? Stress reduction guarantee!

Walking is an excellent form of exercise which can keep you fit and active and improve your mental health.

Try a dose of walking and find out how it changes to a better life.

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Enjoy the Countryside

22/09/2015 By admin

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Why not get out to the countryside and sample all has to offer?  From ancient woodlands, panoramic views, lakes, canal toll paths, wildflower meadows to farm yard animals, country pubs and golden barley fields…the list goes on.

 

 

 

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Coventry Ramblers organise walks in and around Coventry

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