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Open Spaces Society 'dismayed' Dartmoor camping rights will face court challenge

The Open Spaces Society has expressed its dismay at the decision of the Supreme Court to allow a challenge to a ruling on camping on Dartmoor.

Thousands of routes at risk as government u-turns on lost paths deadline

Campaigners have condemned the Westminster government for reneging on a commitment to ditch a deadline for recording lost paths in England.

England needs a Scotland access model, Caroline Lucas tells Kinder 90 gathering

England should adopt a Scottish model of access to the countryside, the UK’s only Green MP said. Caroline Lucas addressed a gathering at the week...

Ramblers welcome decision to scrap cut-off date for recording 'lost' paths

Campaigning charity the Ramblers has welcomed news the government has scrapped plans for a cut-off date for recording ‘lost’ historic paths in England.

Campaigners say Brexit lorry park will shove national trail into roundabout route

Campaigners have criticised the government’s ‘cavalier’ treatment of a national trail in its plans for a border depot to deal with cross-channel freight.

Ex-rights-of-way inspector will be campaigners' eyes and ears on Isle of Wight

A retired rights-of-way inspector will be the eyes and ears of campaigning group the Open Spaces Society on the Isle of Wight.

Watchdog tells York Council to speed up after it said path order will take 29 years

A local authority has been ordered to review its procedures after it told a campaigner it would take 29 years to add a footpath to official maps.

Natural England urged to ditch Hampshire ferry plans for England Coast Path route

Campaigners are urging the government’s official outdoors body not to incorporate a ferry into the route of the England Coast Path in Hampshire.

Tycoon Getty's grandson withdraws controversial Chilterns deer-fence bid

The grandson of the late oil tycoon John Paul II has withdrawn his plans to build a deer fence across a Chilterns bridleway.

Open Spaces Society joins battle to regain Dartmoor camping rights

Britain’s oldest national conservation body has joined the battle to restore camping rights on Dartmoor.

Dartmoor national park to seek leave to appeal against court ruling on wild camping

National park bosses in Dartmoor have agreed to seek permission to appeal against the recent judgement that removed a right to wild camp that was presumed to exist for decades.

Outdoor stars will gather this month to mark Kinder Scout Trespass 90th anniversary

Outdoors luminaries will gather at a Peak District village this month to mark the 90th anniversary of the Kinder Trespass.

Access battle 'not over', as campaigners gather to mark Winter Hill demo date

Campaigners will gather this weekend to mark the 125th anniversary of a milestone in the rights of the public to access England’s uplands.

Campaigners beat lockdown hitches to meet commons bid deadline

Access campaigners battled the clock and difficulties caused by the coronavirus lockdown in a bid to register lost common land for public use.

Campaigners' dismay at refusal to allow extra time for 'lost commons' records

Campaigners have expressed dismay at the UK Government’s refusal to extend the deadline for re-registering ‘lost commons’.

Campaign groups mark 70th anniversary of access law with pledge on national parks

Five campaign groups have sealed a pledge to protect national parks and make them more accessible. A time capsule containing the pledge was buried ...

Frances Kerner appointed to hunt down lost common land as deadlines loom

The Open Spaces society has appointed a new member of staff to hunt down lost common land, ahead of a looming deadline for re-registration.

Campaigners suggest 20mph limit on roads crossing common land

Campaigners say speed limits on roads crossing common land should be as low as 20mph. The Open Spaces Society called for enforced speed limits on u...

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