Nationally

The national Ramblers organisation has a long history in campaigning going back over 70 years. 

Your membership helps keep that campaigning spirit alive.

A history of success:

In 1949, the Ramblers was instrumental in securing the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, legislation that led to the creation of National Parks, National Trails, the definitive map of rights of way in both England and Wales, and National Nature Reserves across Great Britain.

More recently, the Ramblers has also helped to establish national parks, most recently for the South Downs and New Forest in the early 2000s.

The charity has also had a key role in establishing national trails as a concept and practically.

A long-term goal of the organisation was achieved in 2000 with the passing of The Countryside and Rights of Way Act, which grants the freedom to roam in mapped areas of open countryside in England and Wales.

The Ramblers has also been at the forefront of those campaigning for a consistent scheme of access to the whole coast of England and Wales (under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009) and for its implementation.The Ramblers have been successful in securing government funding  for the completion of the King Charles III England Coast Path.

In Sussex

On a local level, Ramblers volunteer teams often take on practical roles in campaigns, for example helping to maintain footpaths across East and West Sussex, keeping a watch on planning applications in their area and researching and registering paths for the Don’t Lose Your Way campaign. 

Sussex Ramblers often works in conjunction with private individuals, local authorities and other public bodies to keep paths open and develop routes for long distance paths. The Area is closely associated with the creation and maintenance of the Sussex Border Path and the Sussex Diamond Way and is a member organisation of the South Downs Network.