On this page you'll find details of how you can get involved and make a difference. We need your help - the more people that contribute, the stronger the message! We are keen for you, the walking public, to help shape our campaigns and become part of our campaigning community.
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Did you know that currently there is no legal right to walk along the coast of England? Take Action: (a) tell us why the coast is important to you; (b) ask your MP to support coastal access; (c) share your seaside snaps on Flickr and win a prize
A favourite walk can have many elements which add up to create a route which is so enjoyable that you want to walk it again and again. There may also be a walk, which you actually dislike, which may be due to certain negative aspects about the environment you are walking in. Tell us what makes a good and bad walk.
Many urban paths are being gated in order to prevent anti-social behaviour, often against the wishes of local people. Help to unlock neighbourhood paths.
Unless action is taken to stop it, in 2026 a removal of public rights will take place and thousands of rights of way will be lost forever. Help us stop this by signing our petition.
Help to protect the quality of life of residents, our heritage and the natural environment. See here for more.
Broken stiles? Barbed wire fences? Vicious dogs? Whatever the obstruction you encountered, use our online reporting tool to tell us about them!
Help to protect the paths you love to walk by becoming a Footpath Guardian. This bite-sized project won't eat into your spare time, but will help to ensure that the rights of way network is open and useable for generations to come.
| Our Take30 booklet with its unique 10-week walking plan is the perfect way to start walking every day for mental and physical health. Help us get Take30 and its companion, Walking for You, to the people who could really benefit by distributing bulk supplies to GP surgeries, health, community, leisure and information centres, workplaces and events. |
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 | This Act allows members of the public a right to access information held by public authorities regardless of who or when it was created. Find out more about the Act and how you can use it on this page. |
