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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.
As a member of the public, owner or occupier of coastal access land, find out how you can comment or object on new access proposals.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
Find out about the progress of improving coastal access – including maps, process and timing – in Hampshire.
Just over 22 miles of footpath from Portsmouth to South Hayling is now open. Improvements include a 400m boardwalk in Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Decisions and maps and modification notices for rights of way orders.
Some 78 miles on the south coast and 75 miles on the north coast is now open. Works have seen upgraded walkways, landscaping and habitat improvements
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
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