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Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…
You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…
You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…
You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…
As an owner or manager of land in the coastal margin, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
How to join or contact a Local Access Forum in England.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Caldwell on 29 December 2025.
Find out how coastal access is being improved, where work is in progress and where new rights of access are now available.
As an owner or manager of land, understand how to restrict public access for land management, public safety or fire prevention reasons.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Park (mobile) home owner rights and responsibilities - fees and repairs, selling or giving away a home and residents' associations, settling disputes
The Secretary of State has appointed Michael Eldridge, Lorna Parker, Justine Simons, and Ruth Willmott as Trustees of The Royal Parks Board for a term of four years.
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