National Trails UK

National Trails UK

Non-profit Organizations

National Trails UK is the independent champion for National Trails across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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National Trails UK is the independent champion for National Trails in the UK. We're working to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of the National Trails.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2021

Employees at National Trails UK

Updates

  • NTUK is delighted to announce that Andy Gattiker and Simon Kearey have been elected as Co-Chairs of NTUK. They will be formally appointed at the next NTUK AGM. Both existing Trustees of NTUK, Andy and Simon bring a wealth of expertise, experience and passion for equity of access to the role.    Andy and Simon: 'We are really pleased to be consolidating our involvement with the Board at NTUK by becoming Co-Chairs. Many thanks to Julian Gray our outgoing chair who has done such a fantastic job in getting the charity up and running to where it is today, very much a key member of the Protected Landscape Partnership. We're very enthusiastic to take forward, together, what Julian has achieved and feel privileged to be working with an extremely capable board and staff team'.

  • Julian Gray Thank you so much for all you have done for NTUK over the last five years. Your drive, support and expertise have been invaluable to establishing National Trails UK. We're delighted that you will continue to be a part of the Board.

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    Connecting People to Nature - Co-Chair World Trails Network

    Over the past five years it’s been an absolute pleasure helping to establish and then take on the role of founding Chair of National Trails UK. The Charity has a clear strategy, amazing Board and team to help champion our Trails and their value in connecting people to nature.   I now need to give my time to Co-Chairing the World Trails Network and so am stepping down as Chair of NTUK. I will remain a Trustee and will focus on drawing the threads between wider international policy across the World Trails Network and our work over here in the UK.   It’s been an honour to be part of the journey… from deciding we need a vehicle to strengthen the voice for National Trails, though to establishing a charity, securing funding, developing a strong brand, and setting up a new team to deliver our ambitious business plan.     As the charity moves forward it will be led by Co-Chairs Andy Gattiker and Simon Kearey both of whom are founding Trustees and will be brilliant in steering National Trails UK as it evolves.   Thanks to all the Trustees, National Trail Officers, Trail Partnership Chairs, and partners across the access and protected landscapes sectors who have helped support National Trails UK on this journey. Onwards and upwards!

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  • 🎇  As we step into 2025, we want to celebrate the incredible volunteers and fundraisers who support the UK's National Trails 🙌 Maintaining 6,000 miles of public access routes is no mean feat, but it's possible thanks to the dedication of passionate individuals who give their time and energy to keep them open and accessible, so they can be enjoyed by everyone. 🙌 🥳 🎉 We're delighted that NTUK's first ever volunteer fundraiser, Lindsey aka-Linzi Bell, has raised over £2,000 to support our work in protecting and enhancing the precious network of National Trails. 🌄 On Monday, 23rd December, Linzi achieved her record-breaking hike, dancing her way around the entire coastline of Great Britain. Starting on 1st March 2024, Linzi’s epic journey took her along iconic National Trails like the King Charles III England Coast Path and Wales Coast Path. She also conquered Britain’s highest peaks—Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Scafell Pike, and Beinn Nibheis (Ben Nevis)—climbing the equivalent of 14 Everests! LinziWalks 🤯 🌿 Throughout her journey, Linzi has been raising awareness of the transformative mental and physical health benefits of being in nature while supporting National Trails UK and Mind. She's raised over £14,000 so far, including more than £2,000 for NTUK 👏 Her JustGiving pages are still open, so please feel free to support her if you can 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWNkNf4H  💚 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone making a difference for their local trail. If you'd like to find out about opportunities to support National Trails through volunteering or fundraising, please drop us a message!

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    Inspire, Aspire ➨ Wellness warrior ➨ Creative spirit ➨ Eco-products advocate ➨Thru-hiker Adventurer 💚

    Day 298/298 ~ Today I own this feeling of complete LIBERATION 💚🌿 On the 23rd December 2024 I completed the largest, longest Thru-hike of my life so far returning to where I started on 1st March 2024z This is a very surreal feeling! Doing something like this unlocks all that you are, can be and could ever dream of. I’ve never lived what I guess people might call conventional life. All I know is. Being with nature makes me feel incredibley HAPPY. It always has and it always will. Our natural world connects us all. What an honour it is to wake up every morning to breathe and BE part of this incredible ecosystem of thriving awesomeness!! Being with nature everyday nurtures our ability to be conscious, kind and compassionate Beings. 💚🌿 Every step I take is surrounded by constant appreciation of all of natures intricate details that blend together so harmoniously. Nature and humanity ROCK 💚 I am owning this feeling of complete liberation today 🙌🏻 And It all started with me showing up for ONE MILE a day with nature. See you in January for 1 mile a day 👣🌅💃🏻🕺🏻🔆🫶🗺️🌿🏔️🙏🏼 LinziWalks challenge Completed: 6200.78 Strava miles 💪🏼✅ 6050.3 Outdooractive miles ✅ (238 marathon equivalents) ✅ 13,826,000 steps 👣 401,207ft Accent Outdooractive Elevation equivalent:13.8 xMount Everest✅ •3 x National peaks 🏔️🏔️🏔️✅ •Charity funds raised so far :£14,388 💚💙🙏🏼 •Total Strava UK hiked 2024 miles : 6702.1 ✅ • • • • Live it, be it, feel it The M I S S I O N : To help as many people smile a bigger smile from the beautiful wellbeing benefits of the great outdoors one step at a time. I have thru-hiked 6200 miles around Great Britain in 2024 to help raise awareness and funds for Mind & National Trails UK whilst attempting to set a new Guinness World Records - To be announced in 2025 Visit 👉🏼www.linziwalks.com Adventurer Brand Ambassador Osprey Europe Outdooractive Terra Nova Equipment Empowered by Osprey Europe Moduleo Onebright GO Outdoors LTD Become an aligned sponsor for 2025 to help people discover natures wellbeing benefits #nature #outdoors #mentalhealth #wellbeing

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  • Today marks the 75th anniversary of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act which led to the creation of the 20 National Trails we enjoy in the UK today. Since the opening of the Pennine Way in 1965 (yes, it can take a while from legislation to launch!), millions of people have benefitted from everything national trails have to offer - from boosting physical and mental wellbeing to ticking off bucket list challenges, and volunteering opportunities to connecting with nature and wildlife. Here’s to the next 75 years! #Nationaltrails #AccesstoNature

  • What does nature recovery 🍃 on a National Trail look like? While some people might still see access to nature and nature recovery at odds, there are plenty of examples of how they can work in harmony... 🎬 ‘The Path to Nature Recovery: The Pennine Way’ showcases the transformative journey from the boggy, almost impassable Pennine Way to the large-scale peatland restoration project, which continues today with the Moors for the Future Partnership. Thanks to funding from the #protectedlandscapespartnership, this film documents a great case study for what can be achieved for people and nature through partnership working and when the National Trails are looked at beyond the path, to the wider corridor. Made in partnership with Peak District National Park, Moors for the Future Partnership, National Trails UK#penninenationaltrailspartnership, Kaye Jemmeson, Hannah Brightley, Mike Rhodes, Jo McAllister, Debra Wilson, Robbie Carnegie, Tom Spencer, Martyn Sharp, Shelia McHale, Neil Summers #NationalTrails #PennineWay #Biodiversity #PartnershipWorking #PeatlandRestoration #NatureRestoration #Conservation #BlanketBog #PeakDistrictNationalPark #UKUplands #Moorlands https://lnkd.in/dKSDMQnZ

    The Path to Nature Recovery: The Pennine Way

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  • 💫 It's inspiring to see the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust taking action to protect the breath-taking Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail through innovative fundraising. 🌊 Coastal erosion, driven by climate change, poses a growing threat to our treasured National Trails. This year, the Pembrokeshire Coast Trust is calling on everyone who cares about this fragile coastline to support their Big Give campaign—a 7-day match funding initiative that doubles the impact of every donation 🪙 🪙 The Trust aims to raise £20,000 to help safeguard this incredible 186-mile stretch of coastline, featuring cliffs, heaths, and dune grasslands, all accessible via the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail 🌄 Every £1 donated through the Big Give platform will be matched, supporting vital work like path repairs, diversions, bridge restoration, and debris removal—all essential to future-proofing the trail and protecting surrounding habitats from climate impacts. 🦭 🐝 The campaign closes at 12pm on 10th December—don’t miss the chance to make twice the impact 👇 Good luck to the Pembrokeshire Coast Trust team! Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority https://lnkd.in/eSXCUAyZ

    Protecting Pembrokeshire’s Coast Paths

    Protecting Pembrokeshire’s Coast Paths

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  • Would you like to help National Trails WIN £1,000 of unrestricted funding?😮 Of course you would! And here's how 👇 Benefact Group's annual 12 Days of Giving campaign is back 🎁 Every day for 12 days, Benefact Group will select 10 charities to win £1,000. 💫 It's easy to nominate your local National Trail charity. Simply complete this short form before the 19th December: https://lnkd.in/g3qW3XB If your local National Trail doesn't have an associated registered charity, why not support ALL UK National Trails by nominating National Trails UK? As a small charity, £1,000 would make a huge difference as we strengthen and protect the UK's 20 inspirational National Trails, and inspire more people to use them as a gateway to the great outdoors. The more nominations we receive, the greater our chances of winning! 🌟

    Nominate a charity - Movement for Good

    Nominate a charity - Movement for Good

    movementforgood.com

  • Great news that the Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project is well underway 👏 🌱 🌊 The project will restore 200 hectares of rare coastal habitat along the Durham Heritage coast - which forms part of the 2,700 mile long King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail. It's another inspirational example of #NationalTrails acting as a focal point for projects which deliver for both people and nature. ℹ️ #DidYouKnow that England's Coastal Margin (the strip of access land between the Coast Path and mean low water) covers over 943 square miles? That's larger than the Lake District National Park! 🤯 81% of the Coastal Margin is designated for nature, and nearly 87% of this area has the potential to contribute to the government’s 30by30 target🎯 This means that the King Charles III England Coast Path alongside the Coastal Margin offer a new, once in a generation opportunity to create better nature and access, for people along England's dynamic coastline 👣 🐝 NTUK's Coastal Wildbelt project, funded through the #ProtectedLandscapePartnership, is scoping out how this opportunity can be embraced to drive forward the protection, improvement and enhancement of conditions for people and nature along the coast. Coastal Grasslands Reconnected is just one of the ways in which this opportunity can become a reality 🌟

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    Durham Heritage Coast Manager / Design and Conservation Officer

    It is exciting to see our Government funded, National Lottery Heritage Fund administered Coastal Grasslands Reconnected project, one of the Species Survival Fund schemes, finally underway. We will be doing great things for nature and our communities along the Durham Heritage Coast, working in partnership with the National Trust, Durham Wildlife Trust and colleagues from within Durham County Council. It was a huge team effort to get it this far, building on years of partnership working along the coast. https://lnkd.in/ecn_8NKG

    County Durham coastal habitat set for restoration

    County Durham coastal habitat set for restoration

    bbc.com

  • 🤔 What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about designing outdoor spaces to be welcoming and accessible for people of all abilities? There's no right or wrong answer - your response will likely reflect your experience. To raise awareness during #DisabilityHistoryMonth 🌻 , Laura Perratt shares her experience of engaging with the outdoors while living with a profound hearing loss. Laura writes, "I don’t want to give the impression that those with sensory impairments or other disabilities are somehow “worse off”....it’s just that our experiences are different, and it’s important that this is recognised. While great progress is being made to make the outdoors more welcoming and inclusive for all, more can be done to enhance outdoor experiences for those with sensory deprivation." 💚 What do you think needs to happen to make National Trails welcoming, inclusive and accessible for every ability? Let us know in the comments 👇

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    Impact Fundraiser at National Trails UK

    💛 It's Disability History Month, so I thought I'd finally share this article I wrote a while ago which shares some reflections from my experience of being an outdoor enthusiast and adventurer living with a hidden disability🌻 "When we think of equitable access to outdoor spaces, we often picture miles without stiles, wide even surfaces and step-free routes...but we need to give special attention to psychological and sensory diversity as well as physical diversity – particularly when this involves unseen disability. Next time you step outside, I encourage you to use your senses – differently. If you can see, try closing your eyes. If you can hear, try covering your ears. How does this affect your experience? What do you notice, that you hadn’t noticed before? For a few moments, step into my silent world – and discover how beautiful it is."

    A Beautiful, Silent World: Experiencing the outdoors with sensory deprivation

    A Beautiful, Silent World: Experiencing the outdoors with sensory deprivation

    Laura Perratt on LinkedIn

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