Access to Countryside
Find out how we aim to improve enjoyment of an attractive and well managed countryside for all. Improving the facilities and ensuring that people have access to enjoy the countryside around them.
In this section:
- Access to Countryside (CROW)
Find out how this Act helps to improve access to the countryside for all to enjoy. - Public rights of way (PROW)
Learn about public rights of way. They are the most widely recognised opportunity for the public to enjoy the English countryside. - Improving access to the English Coast
Find out how Marine Bill provisions will improve access to English coasts - Recreation
Learn more about the recreational aspect of countryside management, from the diversity for all action plan to the camping and caravan license requirements.
- Byelaw powers for local authorities
Local authorities have powers under certain Acts of Parliament to make byelaws on Common Land and Town and Village Greens, Country Parks and National Parks. Byelaws are local laws that create criminal offences.
Page last modified: 23 October 2008
Page published: 23 October 2008