Ramblers Collection

Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout
Peak District ramblers in trouble: walking towards Kinder Scout on the occasion of their battle with the gamekeepers. The mass trespass intended to highlight the denial of access for walkers to open

Cumbria Ramblers
Three ramblers stop to admire the view of the Newlands Valley, Cumbria, England, with the peaks of Hindscarth and Robinson Fell towering impressively above the valley. Date: 1930s

A Row of Ramblers
A jolly row of hikers on the moors, perhaps even On Ilkley Moor Baht At ! Date: early 1930s

Hiker & Camper Mag / 7. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a view across fields

Edwardian Walkers
WALKING Six young Edwardian men in shirtsleeves, two with walking canes, out for a walk in the countryside

Mass trespass at Kinder Scout
Peak District ramblers in trouble: walking towards Kinder Scout on the occasion of their battle with the gamekeepers. The mass trespass intended to highlight the denial of access for walkers to open

Ordnance Survey map cover - Dorking and Leith Hill
Front cover of an Ordnance Survey map covering the Dorking and Leith Hill area of Surrey. The cover features a hiker or rambler leaning against a wall and smoking a pipe as he consults his map

Hikers outside Bignor Old Shop, 1931
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4563

Hiker & Camper Mag / 2. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a couple marching up a hill

Walkers on the brow of a hill making a silhouette. Taken near Abridge, Essex. Date: 1950s

Present Day Types - Week-End Ramblers
Two chaps with sturdy walking boots, pipes in mouth, set off on a countryside ramble while consulting their maps. Date: 1914

RAMBLERS, 1960S
Which way? Ramblers study a map on the Clent Hills, Worcestershire, England. Date: early 1960s

Hiker & Camper Mag / 1. 32
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a couple out walking through the countryside on a snowy winters day

Hiker & Camper Mag / 4. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring spring daffodils

Hiker & Camper Mag / 5. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a bluebell wood

Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent
A rambler stops to look at a sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, set up in memory of William Willett, pioneer of daylight saving whose ideas led to British Summer Time. 1939

Kentish Ramblers
Ramblers admiring the view at Crockham Hill Common, Kent, England. Here can be seen mile after mile of the Kentish Weald, right to the forest ridges about Crowborough. Date: late 1930s

River Valley (recto), after 1830 (oil on wood-pulp board)
877387 River Valley (recto), after 1830 (oil on wood-pulp board) by Churchyard, Thomas (1798-1865); 17.7x22.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Three humorous scenes, 1918 (pair of 80947)
GG80948 Three humorous scenes, 1918 (pair of 80947) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Cartoon, Mr J Ashby-Sterry, poet, novelist and journalist
Cartoon portrait, Mr Joseph Ashby-Sterry (c.1838-1917), English poet, novelist and journalist - One of the most entertaining of ramblers. 1886

The Ramblers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
476586 The Ramblers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Diaz de la Pena, Narcisse Virgile (1807-76); 107.3x83.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The lighthouse on Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) in the Bristol Channel 17th July 1973

Ramblers raised almost 2, 000 for Snowball by walking just over 10 miles. Eighty-three people from nine Coventry walking and rambling groups took part in the walk through Allesley Hall Park to

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england, west sussex, midhurst, country footpath with information sign for ramblers at cowdray castle

Its that way! Hikers on Box Hill
Hikers on Box Hill, Surrey, 1932

Hikers studying a map 1933

Large family group led through a valley in the Pyrenees
A large family group led through a valley in the Pyrenees with a donkey and some sturdy walking sticks. Date: circa 1910

Ramblers near Great Wood, Hambleden, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1980s

Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike
Six terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920

Family Group out for a seaside walk at a British South Coast beach resort. Date: circa 1930s

1930s, UK, Ramblers Association, Poster

PNE Squad To Face Cobh Ramblers
The PNE team poses for a team photo before taking on Cobh Ramblers away from home in pre-season 2018

Ranelagh Polo club - Lifeguards versus Ramblers in the final for the junior colts challenge cup Mrs Barbara Villar and Col Melville Hare 28 July 1928

Rambling in Wales
Ramblers in the mountains, near Capel Curig, Caernarvonshire, Wales. 1960s

Hiker & Camper Mag / 12. 31
The cover of a magazine devoted to hikers and ramblers. Two young women set off on a Winters Day in the snow

Hiking in Germany - two gentleman launch out on a hearty ramble through the countryside. Date: 1904

Ramblers, Tarbet, Argyllshire
Ramblers, Tarbet, Loch Lomond, near Inveruglas, Argyllshire, Scotland. Date: 1938

Tourists in the Mountain (oil on canvas)
XKH151670 Tourists in the Mountain (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 53.7x31.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Sign for hikers in Otford, Kent. 1933

Walkers wearing waterproof clothing, looking at map during rain shower, view from Causey Pike, with distant views of Catbells and Derwentwater, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

Walkers crossing bridge near farmyard on Coast to Coast Walk, Ravenseat, Keld, Richmond, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, April

View of walkers descending through bracken covered fellside towards lake with rain squall overhead, looking from Catbells, Derwent Water, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

Group of walkers in woodland, near Eartham, West Sussex, England, november

Group of walkers, members of Chiltern Society, walking along footpath in farmland, near Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England, february

Two ramblers, walking on eroded path in upland habitat, Derwent Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, march

Walkers on coastal walk, Akrotiri Peninsula, Chania region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Lakeland Ramblers
Two ramblers walking in the English Lake Disrrict. Date: late 1960s

Winter Ramblers
Ramblers trudging through the winter snow and mist in the Troutbeck Valley, Cumbria, England. Date: 1950s

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"Ramblers: From Mass Trespass to Present Day Types" In the early 20th century, a group of determined hikers known as the Cumbria Ramblers embarked on a historic journey. Their mission? The infamous Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, an act that would forever change the landscape of outdoor recreation. This event marked a turning point in the fight for public access to land and inspired generations of ramblers. A row can be seen in an old photograph from Hiker & Camper Magazine dated July 1931. Edwardian walkers proudly donned their hiking gear, ready to conquer new horizons. They were armed with nothing but their trusty Ordnance Survey map cover - Dorking and Leith Hill - guiding them through uncharted territories. Another snapshot captures hikers outside Bignor Old Shop in 1931, showcasing the timeless allure of exploring nature's wonders. These adventurers found solace and joy amidst breathtaking landscapes, captured by Hiker & Camper Magazine once again in February 1931. Walking along the brow of a hill, these intrepid explorers created striking silhouettes against the sky – a testament to their determination and love for nature's beauty. A sundial stands tall in Petts Wood, Kent, reminding us that time spent outdoors is never wasted; it is an investment in our well-being. Fast forward to present day types - weekend ramblers who seek respite from bustling city life by immersing themselves in nature's embrace. They lace up their boots and head out into vast wildernesses or tranquil countryside trails alike – finding peace one step at a time. The spirit of those early ramblers lives on today as we continue to appreciate and protect our natural surroundings. Whether it be through organized hikes or spontaneous adventures off-the-beaten-path, we honor those who paved the way for our freedom to roam.