Improving and increasing access to open countryside

The new right of access introduced by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW) allows access to some of the wildest and most dramatic landscapes in England and Wales.

The Ramblers continue to work hard to ensure that the public can enjoy responsible access to all areas of open countryside.

Ensuring CRoW access land is usable

• Getting in to and around access land
• The work of Local Access Authorities and Relevant Authorities
• The work of Local Access Forums

Increasing public access to other areas

• Our campaign for coastal access
• Woodland and riverside access
• The dedication of CRoW access land

Out and about on CRoW access land

• Legal information for walkers using CRoW access land
• A guide to restrictions on open countryside
• Access and the The Ministry of Defence
• Permissive and De facto access