Terms of Use
Last Updated: 29 October 2026
Welcome to RamblingMiles ("the Website"), available at https://ramblingmiles.com.
RamblingMiles is a personal, non-commercial photography website owned and maintained by Miles Wolstenholme, a hobbyist photographer based in the United Kingdom.
These Terms of Use explain the conditions under which you may access and use the Website, including its photographs, articles, maps, walking routes and other published material.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Website.
1. About RamblingMiles
RamblingMiles is an independent, personal website dedicated to sharing photography, walking experiences and an appreciation of the natural world.
The Website primarily features:
Landscape, nature and wildlife photography.
Photographs and information about places of interest.
Personal articles, observations and experiences.
Walking accounts, routes and associated geographical information.
Maps and downloadable GPX tracks, where available.
The Website is maintained as a personal creative project and is not operated as a commercial photography business, professional walking service or official source of geographical information.
All content is provided for general information, personal interest and enjoyment.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all original photographs, written articles, graphics and other creative material published on the Website are the intellectual property of Miles Wolstenholme, publishing under the name RamblingMiles.
These works are protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, applicable international copyright agreements and other relevant intellectual property laws.
Copyright remains with the respective copyright owner, regardless of whether a copyright notice appears alongside individual material.
Accessing, viewing or sharing links to the Website does not transfer copyright or grant ownership of its content.
You must not reproduce, redistribute, modify, publish or commercially exploit copyrighted material without prior written permission, except where expressly authorised or permitted by law.
Material belonging to third parties remains the property of its respective owners and may be subject to separate terms or licences.
For further information, please consult the Copyright & Usage Policy.
3. Permitted Use
You are welcome to use the Website for lawful, personal and non-commercial purposes.
You may:
Browse the Website and view its published photographs and articles.
Read and share links to individual pages, photographs, articles and rambles.
Refer to published information for personal interest or research.
Download GPX tracks and other files where a download facility is expressly provided, subject to any accompanying conditions.
Make use of content where permitted by applicable copyright law.
You must not, without prior written permission:
Copy, reproduce, redistribute or republish photographs or other copyrighted content.
Use photographs, articles or other content for commercial purposes.
Modify photographs or remove copyright notices, watermarks or ownership information.
Present material from the Website as your own work.
Systematically extract, harvest or reproduce substantial amounts of Website content.
Use copyrighted content to develop or train artificial intelligence systems where such use requires authorisation.
Nothing in these Terms restricts any lawful use of material permitted by statutory copyright exceptions or other applicable legal rights.
4. Walking Routes, Rambles and GPX Downloads
The Website may include personal accounts of walks, route descriptions, maps, geographical information and downloadable GPX tracks.
These materials reflect personal experiences and are provided for general information and recreational purposes.
They are not intended to replace official mapping, professional navigation equipment or independent assessment of outdoor conditions.
Walking routes and geographical information may contain inaccuracies or become outdated because of:
Changes to paths, rights of way or access arrangements.
Temporary or permanent closures.
Weather, flooding, erosion or other environmental conditions.
Changes to terrain, vegetation or land use.
Limitations or inaccuracies in GPS recordings and mapping data.
Deliberate alterations to route data for privacy or safety reasons.
GPX tracks may be simplified, shortened or modified to protect personal privacy, sensitive locations or other information.
A downloadable GPX track should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative navigation record.
If you choose to follow a walking route featured on the Website, you are responsible for assessing its suitability, checking access rights and current conditions, and ensuring that you have appropriate equipment, navigation skills and experience.
Always follow applicable access restrictions, the Countryside Code and relevant local guidance.
RamblingMiles does not guarantee that any published route is safe, accessible, suitable or legally available to walk at the time of your visit.
5. Maps and Location Information
Some pages may display interactive maps, geographical markers, route information or photograph locations.
These features are intended to provide context and illustrate the general locations associated with photographs, places and walking experiences.
Location information may be approximate, intentionally generalised or omitted to protect privacy, sensitive wildlife or vulnerable environments.
Map information may originate from third-party mapping providers and may be subject to their own terms and attribution requirements.
No guarantee is made concerning the precision, completeness or continued accuracy of geographical information.
You should not rely solely on information displayed on the Website for navigation, access decisions or personal safety.
6. User Accounts and Comments
Where user registration, account facilities or commenting are available, you are responsible for using those features lawfully and appropriately.
You agree not to:
Submit unlawful, threatening, abusive, discriminatory or defamatory material.
Publish spam, misleading information or unsolicited advertising.
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
Disclose another person's private information without appropriate authorisation.
Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise Website security.
Submit material that infringes another person's copyright or other legal rights.
You retain ownership of any original content you submit.
By submitting a public comment or other material for publication, you grant RamblingMiles a non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to store, display and reproduce that material on the Website for the purpose for which it was submitted. This permission does not transfer ownership of your content.
Comments may be moderated, edited to remove unlawful or inappropriate material, or removed where reasonably necessary to protect the Website, its visitors or third parties.
Accounts may be restricted or suspended where there is a reasonable belief that these Terms have been breached or Website security is at risk.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and should notify RamblingMiles if you suspect unauthorised account access.
Personal information associated with accounts and comments is handled in accordance with the Website's Privacy Policy.
7. Accuracy of Information
Reasonable care is taken when preparing and publishing content.
However, RamblingMiles is a personal website, and its content may include individual observations, opinions and experiences rather than independently verified professional advice.
Information may contain errors, omissions or details that have changed since publication.
No guarantee is provided that every photograph caption, place description, historical reference, walking route or other item of information is complete, accurate or current.
Published content may be corrected, revised or removed where appropriate.
If you identify an error, you are welcome to report it using the contact details below.
8. External Links and Third-Party Services
The Website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, mapping services and other third-party resources.
These links are provided for reference, convenience or additional information.
RamblingMiles does not control the content, availability, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.
The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily imply endorsement of the organisation, website or information concerned.
When visiting an external website, you should review its own terms of use and privacy information.
Certain optional Website features may also depend on third-party services. Their operation may be subject to additional terms or privacy settings.
9. Acceptable Use and Website Security
You must not use the Website in a manner that is unlawful, harmful or likely to interfere with its normal operation.
In particular, you must not:
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to accounts, servers, databases or administrative systems.
Circumvent authentication, access controls or other security measures.
Introduce viruses, malicious software or other harmful code.
Conduct unauthorised vulnerability testing or deliberately disrupt Website availability.
Use automated systems in a manner that places unreasonable demands on Website resources.
Collect personal information about other visitors without lawful authority.
Ordinary search-engine indexing and other automated activity expressly authorised by the Website are not prohibited by this section.
Reasonable technical or administrative measures may be taken to protect the Website against misuse.
10. Availability and Maintenance
RamblingMiles is maintained as a personal project.
Although reasonable efforts are made to keep the Website functioning, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.
Access may occasionally be restricted or interrupted because of maintenance, software updates, hosting issues, security concerns or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Features, content and functionality may be changed, suspended or discontinued.
Where reasonably practicable, significant changes affecting registered users will be communicated appropriately.
11. Limitation of Liability
The Website and its content are provided for general information and personal enjoyment.
Whilst reasonable care is taken in maintaining the Website, no guarantee is made that its content will always be accurate, complete, uninterrupted or suitable for a particular purpose.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, RamblingMiles is not responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on inaccurate or outdated information, interruptions outside its reasonable control, or the independent actions of third-party websites and services.
Outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, involve inherent risks. Visitors should exercise their own judgement and take appropriate precautions when using route descriptions, maps or GPX tracks.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or restricts liability for:
Death or personal injury caused by negligence.
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
Nothing in these Terms affects any statutory rights or legal remedies that may apply to you.
12. Privacy and Cookies
RamblingMiles respects the privacy of its visitors and aims to collect only the personal information reasonably necessary for the Website's operation and its optional features.
The collection, use, retention and protection of personal information are explained in the Privacy Policy.
Where applicable, optional cookies and third-party services are managed through the Website's cookie consent and preference controls.
You can review the Privacy Policy for further information about your rights and how your personal information is handled.
13. Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the Website, its functionality or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the revised Terms will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Changes will apply from the date of publication unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the Website after revised Terms have been published will be subject to those Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising in connection with the Website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, subject to any mandatory legal rights concerning jurisdiction that may apply.
Nothing in these Terms limits rights or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, wish to report a problem or would like to request permission to use material published on the Website, please contact:
Miles Wolstenholme
RamblingMiles
Website: https://ramblingmiles.com
Email: hello@ramblingmiles.com