How Sheffield led the way for the Right to Roam movement
Read MoreBritish Agricultural History Society Magazine Article
Read MoreThe Government's response
Read MoreDerbyshire County Council propose to legally recognise a Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT)
Read MoreNew plaque erected to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Snake Path.
Read MoreS085 has had a long and interesting history. Thanks to the hard work of our Signpost Officer, ably assisted the society's Secretary, it has been restored to its former glory.
Read MoreTwo new 'tabs' have been added to the website: LOST WAYS and EVENTS, please check them out! Please send any feedback to webmaster@pnfs.org.uk
Read MoreThe Peak National Park Authority has announced that it has received £2.4m new funding to support a range of projects in the South West of the Peak District.
Read MoreFollowing discussions between Mike's wife, Rebecca and our Signpost Office, David Morton it was agreed that several 'memorial plaques' should be fitted to PNFS Signposts in some of the parishes that Mike had been a Footpath Inspector for to celebrate his contribution to the society.
Read MoreTwo words that may go together very well for many of you. So when you are next thinking about such a holiday, take a look at what Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has to offer.
Read MoreThe Peak District National Park Authority are carrying out a new public consultation about whether to vary a proposed Traffic Regulation Order on the Washgate Green Lane in Hollinsclough/Hartington about which they had previously consulted. The deadline for submissions is November 25th.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that the society has to announce the death of Mike Barnes. Mike was the society's Webmaster as well as an inspector for parishes in Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. He was a great asset to the society and will be very sadly missed.
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1607-signpost51.htm">July 2016 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreThe PNFS fielded a stand at the Manchester Histories Festival "Celebration Day".
Read MoreThe members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows shorter walks up to October 2016.
Read MoreThe members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows walks up to August 2016 (short walks) and November 2016 (longer walks).
Read MoreNos. 21, 504, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 517, 518
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1601-signpost50.htm">January 2016 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreDerbyshire County Council's report to its Cabinet with the response to its consultation about the review of the rights of way service has been published
Read MoreDerbyshire County Council is proposing to legally reclassify a number of routes which run south-west of Calver
Read MoreThe members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows walks up to April 2016 (short walks) and June 2016 (longer walks).
Read MoreNos. 505, 506 and 507
Read MoreSignpost 500 was unveiled to commemorate 121 years of the PNFS
Read MoreThe members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows walks up to February 2016. We're always looking for new walk leaders - <a href="/walks-programme/become-a-leader.htm">Lead a walk</a>.
Read MoreA notoriously muddy footpath north of Sykehouse near Doncaster has been improved...
Read MoreNos. 499, 500 and 515
Read MoreThe footbridge over the River Ashop at SK141895 below the A57 and just above the confluence with the River Alport has been rebuilt.
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1507-signpost49.htm">July 2015 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreThe dedication ceremony took place on July 11th.
Read MoreThe members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows walks up to October 2015.
Read MoreNos. 488 and 489
Read MoreNow available for download from the <a href="/pnfs-publications/annual-report-and-accounts.htm">Annual Report and Accounts</a> page.
Read MoreNos. 475, 476, 477, and 479
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1502-signpost48.htm">February 2015 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreDo you have a photo of the path through the yard and of the stream and wall before the county council installed a bridge over the ditch and a gate in the wall?
Read MoreIf so you may have evidence which could stop it becoming a Byway Open to all Traffic (BOAT).
Read MoreKate Ashbrook, president of the Ramblers Association and general secretary of the Open Spaces Society, will be the guest speaker at the Half Year Meeting
Read MoreOne new signpost has been erected, three are being refurbished, two have already been refurbished, and 17 have been repainted.
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1410-signpost47.htm">Autumn 2014 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreThe Members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows walks up to January 2015.
Read MoreOur footbridge volunteer for the last seven years, Neil Collie, would welcome some assistance with his task.
Read MoreA new footbridge has been completed over a stream and boggy area, thanks to the efforts of Derbyshire County Council and the generosity of a PNFS member.
Read MoreLooking for volunteers who could research/identify Lancashire's lost public rights of way
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1405-signpost46.htm">Spring 2014 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreThe society has been able to fully fund the installation of a new footbridge on the Cheshire-Derbyshire boundary.
Read MoreThe Members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows walks up to July 2014.
Read MoreA joint initiative between Stockport Council, the PNFS and Ramblers has resulted in a historic footpath near Etherow Country Park being re-opened to walkers after decades of disuse.
Read MoreThe short guided walk on 12th February has been postponed for safety reasons.
Read MoreYou might notice a change to the way your direct debit payments are shown on your bank statement.
Read MoreThe society's chairman, John Broadbent, has resigned from his role.
Read MoreDavid Gosling has agreed to take over some tasks previously carried out by Hilda Bowler: recruitment, training and development of inspectors.
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1312-signpost45.htm">Winter 2014 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signposts</em> as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreThis month the society erected four new signposts, all outside the Peak District, giving a total of 379.
Read MoreThe Members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows short walks up to April 2014.
Read MoreDoncaster Council has issued a press release about the society's involvement with the new bridge
Read MoreThe Members' <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks page</a> now shows longer walks up to April 2014.
Read More<a href="/signposts/showone.php?key=B019">Bridge 19</a> was opened officially on 17th October
Read MoreThe plate and memorial plaque to Mildred Robertson on <a href="/signposts/showone.php?key=S156">Signpost 156</a> near Clough House, Wildboarclough have been renewed.
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1309-signpost44.htm">Autumn 2013 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signpost</em>s as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreThe society is helping a resident of Woodley, Stockport with his claim of a footpath now blocked off by the landowner.
Read MoreSignpost 151 has been repainted, prompting questions about its history.
Read MoreNon-members can now see the <a href="/newsletter/1306-signpost43.htm">Summer 2013 issue of <em>Signpost</em></a>, the society's newsletter. If you're not a member and you would like to see future <em>Signpost</em>s as soon as they're published, <a href="/support-us/membership.htm">join us!</a>
Read MoreDavid Morton, PNFS Signposts Officer, reports on rescuing historic signposts on Anglezarke Moor near Chorley.
Read MoreThe <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Walks Programme: Dates for guided walks</a> page now shows walks up to September 2013.
Read MoreA signpost erected around 1973 by one of our affiliated societies, Sheffield Co-op Ramblers, has been refurbished 40 years later on their behalf by the PNFS.
Read MoreDetails of the walk are now shown on the <a href="/walks-programme/dates-for-guided-walks.htm">Dates for guided walks</a> page.
Read MoreWe celebrated our success in having Congleton 82, the missing link between the Cloud and the Bridestones ancient monument, added to the Definitive Map.
Read MoreAccess to the West Pennine Moors from Jumbles Reservoir Country Park has been made considerably easier thanks to collaboration between the PNFS and Bolton Council.
Read MoreNow available for download from the <a href="/pnfs-publications/annual-report-and-accounts.htm">Annual Report and Accounts</a> page.
Read MoreHave you used this path? Your evidence could be vital.
Read MoreMajor remedial works are taking place in response to the society's lobbying.
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