Ramblers welcome Govt commitment to coast for most

In response to the written statement made today by Hilary Benn, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

“The Ramblers’ Association welcomes the positive commitment from government to a long-distance coastal path and coastal access land as announced today Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment. This promise of a long-distance route and land available for open–air recreation is a huge step towards greater coastal access. We also welcome Natural England’s obligation to conduct a review of early implementation and to report to Parliament after ten years. It’s now full-steam ahead for the Marine and Coastal Access Bill in the forthcoming Queens Speech.”

Tom Franklin, Chief Executive, Ramblers’ Association