The real cost of privatisation

December 2025

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December 2025

Letter of the month: The real cost of privatisation I had been aware of ‘The Allure of Private Walks’ (November 2025), as I am an active tramper with colleagues and friends who struggle now to lug a full pack on a multiday trip but are fortunate enough to have the money to pay for private […]

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