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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…
Fatal accident at Trenos footpath crossing near Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, 1 June 2017.
Data and statistics about walking and cycling, based on the National Travel Survey and Active Lives Survey.
Plan a journey so your child can get safely to and from school
Cycling and walking investment, grant funding, research and infrastructure case studies.
Strategy aims to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years.
Announces publication of the third cycling and walking investment strategy with projected investment of £4.5 billion.
The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England.
What the government and Active Travel England are doing to make walking safer for women and girls.
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