Author Archives: Zak

Following extensive work and consultation, Ramblers have launched a major revamp of the approach to walk leadership across the organisation. All the national information about leading Ramblers walks can now be found under the new “Walk Leadership” section on the Continue reading An update on walk leadership→

Now that many of our walks have grown from their pandemic-limited numbers back to the more traditional size that members from before 2020 will remember, and sometimes beyond with a thriving number of new members, it’s worth taking a moment Continue reading The importance of being a back-marker→

A group such as ours can only keep running thanks to the efforts of its volunteers, and especially the walk leaders who contribute to the programme each week. We’re always keen to encourage and support new walk leaders to get Continue reading Guidance, Q&A and Training for Walk Leaders→

With two group trips already firmly in the calendar this year (plus NYR) we’re pleased to announce a further group trip coming up in September… Munros, Glens & Trossachs: a week in the Scottish Highlands (Crianlarich, 9th–16th September) Being further Continue reading The BWs return to Scotland!→

As the cold weather settles in and December approaches, it’s time once again to announce and organise the BW Winter Staycation for another year! The idea is to have a fairly full programme of walks and socials over the Christmas Continue reading Winter Staycation 2022–23→

For all the enjoyment of local walking, one of the things I’ve always found the most enjoyable and exciting about the group has been the trips away to walk in other parts of the country. These are a great opportunity Continue reading A full year of trips away, at last!→

From this week, advance sign-up is no longer required for most of our walks, with the exception of the occasional walk which still has a limit on numbers (which will be clearly stated near the top of the walk description, Continue reading Less Sign-up, more Meetup!→

December is almost upon us, and as the newly elected Walks Coordinator it falls to me to organise this year’s Berkshire Walkers Winter Staycation, returning after last year’s was cancelled due to the winter lockdown. The idea is to have Continue reading A Call for Staycation Walks→