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Funding is available for projects that improve public rights of way across England, Scotland and Wales, enabling more people, especially those with limited mobility, to enjoy walking outdoors.
The Ramblers Path Accessibility Fund aims to remove barriers like stiles, steps, and overgrown paths by funding improvements such as accessible gates, widened gateways, and enhanced path surfaces to make routes easier and safer to use.
Eligible applicants include landowners, parish councils, community groups, voluntary organisations, and members of the public. Projects undertaken by Ramblers' path maintenance teams, who are working in partnership with the highway authority, are favoured.
While grants typically average £2,500, larger awards may be considered for projects offering exceptional value or those with match funding in place.
Projects must receive written permission from the landowner. Eligibility rules vary by location, with projects required to be on definitive public rights of way in England and Wales and on mapped paths in Scotland with local access officer confirmation.
The deadline for applications is 14 March 2026.
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