Editor’s Wish List: Winter 2010
WALK… the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Not only is the superlative Welsh national trail celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it’s also just been voted the second best coastal destination in the world by the National Geographic Society – beaten only by the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland. Of course, walkers have long-known how special the area is. So who better to recommend a tour than Pembrokeshire Ramblers, whose stunning circular walk around Bosherston Lily Ponds and the Stackpole Estate is one of 75 favourites in Ramblers Best Walks Britain. It’s the perfect Christmas gift and a donation is made from each book sold. Buy your copy at ramblers.eclector.com and save 10% on the RRP.
VISIT… The Outdoors Show
Europe’s biggest indoor event for outdoors hobbyists has made the move to London for its 10th birthday. It’s moved to an earlier date, too, and will run alongside the London Bike and International Boat shows at the ExCel Centre, so visitors can see all three events on one ticket. All the usual favourites will be there but the walk Reader Awards will be taking a break and return to the show next year. We’ve still got a special offer for walk readers, though, and I hope to see you in London for the awards in 2012!
Book adult tickets for just £12 (£18 on the door), or two for £22, by quoting ‘WALK1‘ on ✆ 0870 405 0447 or at www.theoutdoorsshow.co.uk
KEEP… Britain’s forests open
While the fallout from the Government’s spending review has yet to be fully realised, one outcome that has been confirmed is the Forestry Commission’s plans to sell off some of its 809,000ha of woodland. I’ve loved kicking my way through the colourful fallen leaves in my local woods this autumn, and I really hope any new buyers will preserve the public’s right of access to the vast majority of Forestry Commission woodland, which was dedicated as open access land following the Ramblers’ campaigning a decade ago. The Ramblers is now urging the Government to give local communities first refusal on forestry sales and ensure that any purchase is subject to guaranteed public access.
Read more about the Ramblers’ position at www.ramblers.org.uk/Campaigns+Policy
Top image of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path by Dara Jasumani / Geograph.
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