Existing coastal access can be very limited. In some places, like the south west (where the coast path generates over £300 million for the regional economy every year), access is great. But all too often it is fragmented and of poor quality. The Ramblers would like to see people given the opportunity – and the legal right – to enjoy all of the coast for generations to come.
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill, when implemented, will make this a reality with the creation of a National Trail around the whole of the English coast.
But on the final day of debate in the Commons, the Bill's report and 3rd reading stage, this could all change. This is why we need you to lobby your MP to support the Bill and English coastal trail.
Take Action - Send them a seaside postcard today!
We think our coast is special and we know you love walking there as 72 million leisure visits are made each year. So why not show your MP just how special the coast is by sending them a seaside postcard?
If you live near or are visiting the coast in the next week please buy (or find in a drawer!) a seaside postcard and send it to your MP, you can find out who that is here
http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/
(If your postcard won't arrive in time for the debate on 26th & 27th October, you can email your MP from the above site).
Ask them to support the Marine and Coastal Access Bill and speak in support of Coastal Access.
You can also download poster here to put up in your window or car; or a flyer to hand out on walks here.
We're almost there with the legislation. Please help us in this final push to make it happen!
Thank you.
