Ramblers

The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna and her husband. CNN uses the word "walkers".
Is this the same as "hikers" or would it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?
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Spehro Pefhany

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