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Feb 2021 – Campaigners rally against railway heritage threat

23 February 202123 February 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

The latest press release from the HRE Group

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RR Magazine Spring 2021 – out soon

17 February 202119 February 2021 rradmin Features

The Sping 2021 edition of the Club Magazine – Railway Ramblings – is soon to be sent to members. Join Railway Ramblers now to receive your copy. Membership is just £10 per year!

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Please help the HRE Group…

7 February 202124 February 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

They are in need of UK-wide intelligence of proposed and planned cycle and walking paths around the country that might be threatened by the proposed HRE infilling and demolition.

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Jan 2021 – SW Articles (while in Lockdown)

31 January 20213 February 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

Jeff Vinter has written a selection of articles titled ‘The January Lockdown’.

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Jan 2021 – Railway Rights of Way

30 January 20213 February 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

Database is now available on the Branch Line Society Website.

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The Watercress Way Update and strategic Plan for 2021

29 January 20213 February 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

An update from the trustees

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Jan 2021 – HRE Group’s latest video

29 January 202129 January 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

A short video highlighting the HRE Group campaign to preserve our railway heritage

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RPL land ownership and interactive map

24 January 202124 January 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

Could be useful to walk organisers

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Somerset Rail to Trail Project

23 January 202123 January 2021 rradmin RRPosts

The Rail to Trail project is a group committed to transforming disused railways into 21st century travel networks in Somerset

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Dec 2020 – Protect our railway heritage

23 December 202029 January 2021 rradmin Leave a comment RRPosts

The e-petition by the HRE Group to Highways England and Department for Transport is now set up

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Dec 2020 – Rugby – Leamington / Long Itchington, Warwickshire

15 December 202016 December 2020 rradmin News

Planning application to re-route a section of path

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What are your views on RR supporting campaigns?

3 December 20203 December 2020 rradmin 4 Comments Discussion

In the latest magazine the Chairman discusses if/how we should support campaigns – and indeed we’re looking to recruit a Campaigns Officer.  Any thoughts?

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Dec 2020 – Keswick-Threlkeld Path Re-Open

2 December 202015 December 2020 rradmin News

(as previously reported)

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RR Magazine Winter 2020/21 – Out Now

26 November 202017 February 2021 rradmin Features

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Do we wish to have online discussion/debate in Railway Ramblers?

24 November 202026 November 2020 rradmin 24 Comments Discussion

Is the time right for RR to introduce a discussion thread facility? Will it work for us? Are there benefits? Are there risks? Is it unfair on non-website users? Do we need rules?

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Smardale Gill Viaduct

23 November 202023 November 2020 rradmin RRPosts

The Viaduct stands 90ft above Scandal Beck in the Westmorland Dales in Cumbria. It has re-opened to walkers

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October 2020 – Sandsend, North Yorkshire

29 October 202026 November 2020 rradmin News

Camping coaches are back at Sandsend Station near Whitby

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Oct 2020 – Droxford, Hampshire

21 October 202026 November 2020 rradmin News

The fabulously restored Droxford Station on the Meon Valley line is advertised for sale for £1.6 million.

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Oct 2020 – Lowdham, Nottinghamshire.

20 October 202026 November 2020 rradmin News

Lowdham Signal Boxhas been saved by Lowdham Railway Heritage and relocated nearby

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Consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code affecting walkers

5 October 202010 October 2020 rradmin RRPosts

Have your say in the government consultation clarifying pedestrian and cyclist priority. The consultation closes on 27th October

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RR Magazine Autumn 2020 – Out Now

9 September 202026 November 2020 rradmin Features

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RR Facebook Post – Monsal Trail

26 August 202010 September 2020 rradmin FBPosts

Controversial plans to turn the Monsal Trail and the Viaduct back into a railway See FB post » For non-FB users, click here for link to BBC article

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Feb 2021 – Campaigners rally against railway heritage threat

The latest press release from the HRE Group See full article»

RR Magazine Spring 2021 – out soon »
Please help the HRE Group…

They are in need of UK-wide intelligence of proposed and planned cycle and walking paths around the country that might be threatened by the proposed HRE infilling and demolition. See full article»

Jan 2021 – SW Articles (while in Lockdown)

Jeff Vinter has written a selection of articles titled 'The January Lockdown'. See full article»

Jan 2021 – Railway Rights of Way

Database is now available on the Branch Line Society Website. See full article»

The Watercress Way Update and strategic Plan for 2021

An update from the trustees See full article»

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