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India’s 2026 budget turns trails into economic policy
In her 2026–27 Union Budget speech, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did something that might be considered unusual: she spent time talking about trails.
Not...
Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
The Highland Council has successfully obtained a Public Path Order for The Peffery Way at Millnain Croft to enable the continuation of works for...
Inaugural Hong Kong Nordic Walkathon 2026
Virtus Medical Group and the Hong Kong Healthcare Foundation have announced they will co-host the inaugural Hong Kong Nordic Walkathon 2026, with support from...
New gates improve safety and accessibility on Flintshire walking routes
Several popular footpaths in the Caergwrle area have been enhanced through recent installations by Flintshire County Council’s Access and Environment Service and local contractors.
With...
New walking initiative in Barnsley
Barnsley Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Team, in partnership with Barnsley Premier Leisure, is launching a new free programme designed to help people improve...
Groups oppose expanding frack leases under Ohio state parks and public lands
Environmental advocates and Ohioans converged in Columbus last week to call out the environmental havoc that extending lease terms to frack Ohio's state parks...
Prespes in Greece invests in new network of hiking trails
The contract for the implementation of a project of particular importance for the promotion of the natural wealth and the strengthening of the mild...
Louisiana Office of Tourism launches Year of Outdoors campaign
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism have announced 2026 as the Year of Outdoors in Louisiana.
The yearlong initiative invites visitors...
Small increases in physical activity may reduce mortality
A brisk extra five-minute walk per day could potentially prevent many deaths. This is shown by new research based on data from more than...
Nearly 500 acres preserved along Myakka River
Nearly 500 acres of privately owned land along the Myakka River in Florida have been set aside for environmental conservation, wildlife protection, and low-impact...
AllTrails introduces Apple Intelligence to help hikers
“Can I bring my dog on this hike?”
“Do I need a parking permit?”
“Will there be many people on the trail?”
Many hikers have questions like...
New South Kesteven walking festival planned in Lincolnshire
A new walking festival for South Kesteven is appealing to community groups to send in their favourite walks.
The event will run for two weeks...
Sicily looks to boost tourism through slow travel
The Italian island of Sicily might be known for the sea and resorts, but it’s looking to promote itself in a new light by...
Preferred Devon Boniface Trail plan endorsed
The preferred alignment for the Boniface Trail, a new walking and cycling route linking Exeter and Crediton, has been endorsed by Devon County Council’s...
Stoke looks to walking plan
The City of Stoke-on-Trent’s council is looking to transform the way people can travel around the city with safer and more accessible walking and...
Funding for Rouge National Urban Park trails
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the awarding...
Forestry England launches Room on the Broom trail
Forestry England is inviting families to step into a forest adventure with the new Room on the Broom Trail, launching January 2026.
Bringing Julia Donaldson...
Ireland announces €360m funding for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026
Ireland’s Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister...
New community Step Count Challenge launches in Midlothian
Walking Scotland has teamed up with Midlothian Council to deliver the first community Step Count Challenge.
The community challenge invites people living or working in...
Ireland Walk Hike Bike report shows rise of walking and cycling tourism in Ireland
Ireland Walk Hike Bike has announced the release of an industry report titled "The Rise of Walking & Cycling Tourism in Ireland."
The report delves...