The mapping of CRoW access land

Part I of the Countryside and Rights of Way 2000 (CRoW) introduced a new right of access on foot to mapped areas of open country and registered common land in England and Wales.

The mapping process began in September 2001 and finished with the commencement of the right of access in the West and East of England on the 31 Oct 2005.

More information on the process of mapping and the other sections the CRoW Act can be found on the following pages:

• The CRoW mapping process
• The Conclusive maps of open country
• What is "Excepted" land?
• Other parts of the CRoW Act
  

More information on the right of access:

• What is the right to roam?
• Where can I Roam?
• What you can do on access land?
• Frequently asked questions and answers
• A brief guide to restrictions on CRoW access land
• Legal information