Television personality Julia Bradbury – who has championed walking across the globe – has just been appointed Ramblers Worldwide Holidays first 'roving ambassador'.  Julia's reputation as the face of the outdoors began when she fronted Wainwright Walks, a stunning BBC Four series set in the Lake District. Following the show's success she went on to present walking series all over the UK and the world including Germany, Iceland and  South Africa.  Long-time presenter of the BBC's prestigious 'Countryfile' and 'Watchdog' programmes, Channel 5's 'Rough Guide' and BBC3's 'Kill It Cook It Eat It', Julia is one of Britain's most versatile presenters.

Commenting on her new appointment, Julia said, “It's fantastic to be the first roving ambassador for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, a real privilege, and I'm delighted to be involved with an operator which shares my love of hiking and does so much to support environmental conservation projects in the UK and community projects overseas. 

Welcoming her appointment, Kathy Cook – joint Managing Director of Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – said, “We could not have a better person than Julia to take on this important role.  Her professionalism, warmth and friendliness perfectly reflect the qualities inherent in Ramblers Worldwide Holidays and, her infectious enthusiasm is bound to encourage more people to enjoy the many pleasures and benefits of walking.”

Julia will be presenting her new prime-time series on ITV – The Wonder of Britain – in January 2015 which sees her exploring the best of the UK via boat, sea-plane, zip-wire and, of course, on foot!

Notes to editors:

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays which was formed in 1946 is a leader in guided walking holidays throughout the world – operating to 140 destinations in 60 countries.  Its extensive portfolio includes the mainstay programme, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays; Ramblers Countrywide Holidays (dedicated to destinations in the UK); Adagio (more ambling than rambling); Cruise & Walk (in conjunction with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines); Winter Spirit (skiing and walking holidays in Europe) and Load Off Your Back (self-guided walking holidays in the UK).

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• Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.

• The company now operates to over 140 destinations in 60 countries.

• You can now view the new Online Brochure here  http://view.intellimag.com/go/ramblers-wws15/

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.

• Alongside its traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via its Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk

• The operator is a not-for-profit company and contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad.

• Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography, singing and flora.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL scheme.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is the Walking Holiday Partner of the Ramblers and has launched The Walking Partnership -an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk

For further information please contact Tony Maniscalco, PR Manager, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – 01707 386755 tonym@ramblersholidays.co.uk or Graham Ross Public Relations – 01255 670661 grahamross1@btconnect.com