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New data from Natural England shows how children are engaging with nature
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
County's first stretch of the England Coast Path opens with a new 16-mile route from Skegness to Mablethorpe.
A call for evidence is inviting views from the public on the future of our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The country’s first ever specialist centre in Oxfordshire will improve countryside access for wheelchair users, those with mobility needs, horse riders, cyclists and walkers.
An increasing number of people are spending time outdoors enjoying the natural environment
Explore England's coastline
Natural England is opening a new stretch of the England Coast Path from South Bents to Amble.
100% of the England Coast Path is now either being worked on or complete.
On Thursday 27 October 2016 volunteers will be given awards as recognition for all their hard work and commitment over the past year.
School’s out for summer and there is no better time to enjoy the beauty of the River Thames than over the holidays – where you can have fun, get close to nature and spend time with friends.
Natural England today opens the latest stretch of England Coast Path in Middlesbrough, bringing an economic boost to the region.
Walkers can enjoy 66 miles of new and improved National Trail with the launch of the first stretch of the England Coast Path in Kent and East Sussex today.
The government's new Plan for National Parks kickstarts a programme of activity to safeguard the future of these iconic landscapes.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Some of Somerset’s most spectacular coastline is open to the public for the first time following the opening of 58 miles of coast path.
It’s been 5 years since the Environment Agency started recruiting volunteer lock keepers to help keep boating on the Thames running smoothly.
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announces the decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
Information to consider when planning your days out and holidays, whilst still having fun and being safe
Natural England has published formal proposals to improve public access between Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire and Newport Bridge in Middlesbrough.
Folkestone to Ramsgate route has been approved and Ramsgate to Whitstable route proposals have been published.
Appointments to National Park Authorities, the Broads Authority & Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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