Walking news UK

2012
Ramblers rejoice as first stretch of coast path becomes a reality, 26 January ramblers.org.uk, 26 January 2012 place
2008
*Marine and Coastal Access Bill published, December 5 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, December 5 The Bill includes a new network of marine conservation zones and a new right of access for people to walk round the English coast for the first time. topic, topic
*Walkers celebrate as landmark decision puts Birmingham 'on the map', July 28 Ramblers' Association, July 28 place
2007
* Sustrans' Connect2 wins The People’s £50 Million Lottery contest, December 12 The People's 50 Million, December 12 topic
*Car use, obesity and CO2 - A new IEEP report Institute for European Environmental Policy, August 13 2007 arugues for renewed efforts to promote walking as transport. This would be vastly cheaper than dealing with the consequences of the obesity epidemic and climate change. 40% of all journeys in the UK are under 2 miles in length – distances easily covered by up to 30 minutes of brisk walking. Nonetheless, 38% of these journeys are currently by car. August 13. topic
*Natural England says "Walk this ‘Cotswold’ way", Natural England, May 18 / News South West England
2006
* Further response to Eddington Transport Survey. "Good news for walking" Living Streets, December 6 
* Positive evaluation of Walking the Way to Health Initiative (WHI), March 7 
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