How can I find out where restrictions apply?
The Countryside Agency website
To find out where restrictions are in force, visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk and select a mapping area, then specifically where you would like to visit and when you will be visiting.
Access land will be shown in a yellow wash. Any restricted areas will be shown in a red wash. If you do see a restricted area, it will be important to check the box marked ‘restrictions list’ at the bottom right of the page. This will tell you whether the restriction is on dogs, or on people, and the reasons for the restriction.
Signs and information on the ground
Where the land manager imposes or applies for restrictions, he or she will normally be responsible for any signage on site. Where restrictions have been imposed at the behest of a relevant authority (eg for nature conservation), the access authority may erect and maintain signs.
Any sign or notice should state clearly the date(s) on which the restriction is in force, the type of restriction (e.g. a ban on dogs), the area affected, and the reason for the restriction. It is illegal to display a misleading or false notice on access land.
Reporting problems on access land
If out walking you find a notice that you believe is wrong or misleading please take a note and/or photograph of it, and report it to the Ramblers’ Association and the relevant authority. We have provided a form to make this simpler but feel free to give as much information as you can. Down load more copies of the access and path problem report form.
Please send your problems to The Freedom to Roam Team at:
The Ramblers Association, 2nd floor Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW
Or if you have e-mail to freedom@ramblers.org.uk
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