Not everyone has fair shared access to the outdoors. In England and Wales we all have access to less than 4% of the rivers, and the right to roam across a mere 8% of the land. 97% of rivers and 92% of the countryside are off limits to the public, these are critical spaces for…
Whether you enjoy the outdoors on foot, horseback, or bicycle then you are likely to have used public rights of way on your travels. So how do we know where these routes are and how do we find them to plan our adventures? From the last blog ‘Take a hike through history’ we discovered rights…
How do you enjoy getting outside? Walking? Paddling? Horse Riding? Cycling? Have you ever explored a hidden valley or stood on top of any of the summits in the Lake District National Park? Ridden your horse along a rural bridleway or paddled on a lake or river? When you head outdoors you may not think…
This week I received some very exciting news, I’ve been nominated for one of the The Great Outdoors Reader Awards. The Great Outdoors Reader Awards are the UK’s democratic celebration of the best of outdoor culture. From talented authors and tireless campaigners to charming campsites and cosy pubs, the shortlists in these 15 categories represent…
How many of you lead groups in the outdoors? How many of you take others out on adventures? The person led approach can be applied to anyone, but it is often used in situations where someone has a disability or condition. The person led approach is pretty simple, it’s putting the person first. The focus…
Are you intimidated by terminology around disability? Worried about saying the wrong thing so you just stay quiet? Well here’s 3 easy ways to make sure you’re not going to say the wrong thing and make it easier for you to tackle the topic. As long as you make sure to the words you are…
British Canoeing have mirrored the Countryside Code with their key messages:💚 Respect.💚 Protect.💚 Enjoy. See the posters below how this breaks the guidance down under these messages. Respect: Protect: Enjoy:
Paddlers’ Code to help people enjoy our waterways responsibly. The Paddlers’ Code is an exciting new guide for canoeists, kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders. The Code has been developed with Natural England and reflects their work with the Countryside Code. It has also been written in partnership with paddlers and a wide range of stakeholders…
Today British Canoeing launched the Paddler’s Code. What is the Paddlers’ Code? The Paddlers’ Code, which has been developed in partnership with a range of stakeholders including Natural England, sets out the sort of things paddlers do to protect our environment. But also to respect other river and canal users and enjoy being on the…
On 28th October 2022 Caroline Lucas (MP) is bringing private members bill 44 for its second reading – Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill to amend the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to extend the right of public access to the countryside, including to woodlands, the Green Belt, waters and…
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