Members of the Ramblers'
Association may take part in all the activities of the Liverpool
Ramblers.
Prospective members are welcome
on TWO Sunday coach rambles, after which it is expected that they will join
the Ramblers.
The Ramblers' Association is
Britain's biggest organisation working for walkers and has about 139,000 members
across England, Scotland and Wales.
It's aims are:
1. Protecting Britain's unique
network of public paths.
2. Providing information to help
you plan and enjoy your walk.
3. Increasing access to the
countryside for walkers.
4. Safeguarding the countryside
from unsightly and polluting developments.
5. Educating the public about
their rights and responsibilities and the health and environmental benefits
of walking.
WELCOME
TO THE LIVERPOOL RAMBLERS
WEB SITE.
We are the Liverpool Group of
the Merseyside and West Cheshire Area of the Ramblers.
ATTENTION!
Another footpath is threatened with
closure!
There is a move to close the footpath between
Thornhead Lane/Leyfield Road and Aspes Road/Princess Drive, West Derby.
The period of consultation closes shortly after
Easter which is early in April.
For more information go to
Footpath Closure.
BEWARE OF ALLEYGATORS IN LIVERPOOL.
A path at Altcross Road, Croteth in Liverpool, has recently been closed
despite a 700 – strong petition against the ‘gating order’ and no
demonstrable record of persistent crime or antisocial behaviour associated
with the path. Regular path users now face a 40 minute detour along main
roads to get to their local park. The route is one of the many Liverpool
routes to be blocked using the controversial alley-gating powers. The 2005
legislation – currently being used by councils across England and Wales to
close paths – does not provide for objections to be heard by an independent
arbitrator at a public inquiry (the normal procedure if any public highway
is to be closed).
Janet Davis, Ramblers Senior Policy Officer, comments: “Liverpool Council
‘alleygators’ decision to shut this vital and popular Croxteth path with
scant regard for local views, is a gate too far. The current council
alley-gating powers ride roughshod over England’s hard fought-for tradition
of robust, public consultation on changes to rights of way. Although gating
can help prevent crime on paths with no practical value, these summary
powers are being abused by many councils, who are closing community life
lines vital to everyday business and recreation. We want the law to be
changed so that when a member of the public objects to a gating order the
decision is passed to an independent arbitrator. This will ensure that
communities, like Croxteth, will never lose their routes to shops and
services ever again”.
The Ramblers are calling on walkers to assist the campaign. Visit
www.unlockingpaths.org.uk/faq
and send in details of any paths which have been gated against the wishes of
local users.
The Ramblers' Association is a Registered Charity
(England and Wales No.
1093577, Scotland No.SC039799) and a company limited by guarantee,
registered in England and Wales (No.4458492). Registered office: 2nd Floor,
Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.
LIVERPOOL RAMBLERS
WELCOME ALL VISITORS TO
OUR WEB SITE AND WISH YOU GOOD WALKING IN 2010.
FELL, MOUNTAIN AND DALES WALKING
IN THE GLORIOUS
BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE EVERY SUNDAY.
BANK
HOLIDAY, MID-WEEK
AND EVENING WALKS.
CAR
FREE & CAR SHARE RAMBLES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITY.
HOLIDAYS
ABROAD AND IN THE UK.
NIGHTS OUT
AT THE THEATRE OR FOR A MEAL AND A WIDE
RANGING PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL EVENTS.
LIVERPOOL RAMBLERS HAVE IT
ALL.
