Category Archives: Access

Woody Watford

Posted on 29/03/2023 by campaignerkate

Fabulous Dadima’s walk led by Priya and Harbind from Watford. Continue reading →

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‘Turnip’ at the top

Posted on 25/03/2023 by campaignerkate

The government has broken its pledge to revoke the 2026 cut off for historic-path claims and instead extended it to 2031, a decision made by Therese Coffey. Continue reading →

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Slainte, Scottish Ramblers!

Posted on 19/03/2023 by campaignerkate

Ramblers Scotland is making a huge difference for walkers, and especially for young people. Continue reading →

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Defra’s double standards

Posted on 16/03/2023 by campaignerkate

The government fails to take an opportunity to revoke the 2026 cut off and instead tables amendments to delay the review of access maps. Continue reading →

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Michael Dower, doyen of the countryside

Posted on 22/02/2023 by campaignerkate

Adrian Phillips writes an obituary of Michael Dower, 1933-2022, both important figures in the development of British and European rural policy. Continue reading →

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Hoogstraten: just one of many

Posted on 10/02/2023 by campaignerkate

Twenty years after I cut the chain to reopen the blocked Hoogstraten footpath, there are still plenty of path problems. Continue reading →

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Rivers of change

Posted on 05/02/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined one of Dadima’s walks along the Thames and learnt of the creative and destructive power of rivers, in lovely company. Continue reading →

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A crumb from the £2.4-billion table

Posted on 27/01/2023 by campaignerkate

The environment secretary continues to ignore the need for public access to be funded through the environmental land management scheme, despite ministerial promises. Continue reading →

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Stop a dual carriageway through the Peak District!

Posted on 23/01/2023 by campaignerkate

CPRE PDSY must urgently raise money for legal action against the Mottram bypass, which will lead to a dual carriageway across the Peak District National Park. Continue reading →

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Go for it, Dartmoor National Park Authority!

Posted on 21/01/2023 by campaignerkate

It is crucial that the Dartmoor National Park Authority resolves to appeal against the high court ruling on wild camping on the Dartmoor commons. Continue reading →

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