News from The Trails

The Houses of Parliament at sunset
December 15, 2025
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What the Environmental Improvement Plan means for National Trails

The 2025 EIP highlights National Trails but gaps remain in access, training and statutory recognition.
December 15, 2025
Trail Stories

What it really takes to keep Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail thriving

Gary Pickles shares the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Hadrian’s Wall Path thriving: protecting heritage, delivering wellbeing, and driving nature recovery.
A couple laughing and walking along the beach enjoying the coastal margin, holding an umbrella, holding hands in the rain
December 9, 2025
Project Updates

Coastal Wildbelt: A once in a generation opportunity for England's coast

A national movement uniting people and nature to create a thriving, resilient, and inclusive future for England’s coast.
Rachel Reeves holding the red budget box outside 11 Downing Street
December 2, 2025
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What the Autumn budget means for National Trails: Reflections from NTUK’s Chief Executive, Polly Martin

How the Autumn Budget impacts National Trails and the opportunities and challenges it creates for funding and protection.
The Thames Path National Trail at Iffley Lock
November 20, 2025
Newsletter

National Trails UK November newsletter

Read the latest news from NTUK in our November newsletter.
Promotional banner for “Green Friday” showing a scenic view of rolling green hills and a stone wall at sunrise. Text reads: “Green Friday, 26 Nov – 1 Dec” with logos for NationalTrails.uk and Harvey Maps.
November 17, 2025
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Harvey Maps goes green for National Trails UK

Harvey Maps is donating a share of Green Friday sales to National Trails UK, helping protect and promote the UK’s 20 iconic National Trails.
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November 13, 2025
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What Natural England’s new strategy means for National Trails

Following the release of the new Natural England Corporate Strategy, Polly Martin, CEO of National Trails UK, looks through what this strategy means for National Trails; what opportunities it might bring, what challenges we might need to mitigate, and how it could shape the wider sector.
An image of Hannah Brightley walking the West Highland Way
November 11, 2025
Project Updates

NTUK Test and Trial Fund: Innovative projects with big impacts for people and nature along England's National Trails

Discover how National Trails UK’s new Test and Trial Fund is enabling small, locally led projects to deliver nature recovery, access, health and climate resilience along our national walking routes. Learn what it’s all about and what’s been given the green light.
a signpost with signs for the Ridgeway National Trail
November 3, 2025
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National Trails UK October newsletter

Read the latest updated from NTUK in our October newsletter.

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