What’s happening
in the world of walking..
 Ministry
of Defence guide to walking
Walks
in MOD Lands is useful if there’s some of
it nearby and you’re not sure where you can walk on it.
The MOD publishes a guide, explaining where there is public access
on 14 different sites. It is
available to download from
www.defence-estates.mod.uk/access/index.htm
New
maps in Ordnance Survey Explorer series
Now available are
maps for Dunfermline, Blairgowrie, Ben Lawers, Strathspey.
See www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
for latest updates.
Local
Access Forum
The Countryside and
Rights of Way Act 2000 set the seal on the Freedom to Roam law, though
maps won’t be available till 2005. But
the Act also established Local Access Forums, to be set up by highway and
national park authorities to advise and improve on public access.
Members of the public
will have a chance to participate in these forums.
If you want to get involved, you need to contact the Area access
officer through the Ramblers Association freedom to roam team on 020 7339
8568 or in Wales 01978 855148.
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