An independent, voluntary organisation which is widely recognised and respected as the authoritative voice for all walkers in Britain, from local strollers to mountain walkers.
An organisation which is supported by hundreds of thousands of members, with that membership reflecting a true cross-section of the people of Britain.
An organisation which, on all matters of concern to walkers in Britain, is an effective opinion former, with a high degree of influence over all relevant decision makers, including local, national and European governments: landowners and managers; and those supplying goods and services to walkers.
An organisation with an extensive network of hundreds of local Groups, each one pursuing the Ramblers' objectives; and with all members in Britain having in their locality a Ramblers' Group whose walks, campaigning and other activities they can regularly take part in, if they wish to do so.
An organisation which where necessary, takes action to enforce the rights of the public.
A democratic organisation in which members have control over the association's policy, and in which there is a high degree of volunteer involvement at all levels.
A source of authoritative advice, information and educational material on all matters concerning walking in, and public access on foot to, the countryside of Britain.
An organisation within which there is excellent communication between all levels, and between those levels and the general membership.
