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The Countryside Rights of Way Act gives us the right to walk
freely across large areas of countryside which previously were out of bounds to
the public or where one had to keep to public paths.
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This year the Countryside Rights of Way (CROW) Act has meant
that there are now many exciting opportunities for open access to the
countryside and this has been one of the biggest changes to rural life for
generations.
| Look out for this symbol when open access commences.
www.openaccess.gov.uk
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| Visit the places to go section on:
www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
| | To find out more about CROW and areas you now have access
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Telephone: 0845 100 3298
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Often referred to as Englands
most beautiful corner, the Lake District
National Park in the north
west corner of England
is an area of such great natural beauty that truly seems to have relaxing and
rejuvenating properties. The
breathtaking mountains and sparkling lakes have scenery which inspired the
works of many writers and poets including William Wordsworth. With some of the best walking and climbing
routes that England
can offer and almost everywhere you look the superb lake views. The Lake District National Park
also includes some of the west coast and its charming beaches. www.lake-district.gov.uk
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On the eastern side of the country Yorkshire
has no less than three National Parks within its boundaries. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park
encompasses everything from impressive cliff top location of Whitby Abbey to
the Victorian seaside resort of Scarborough, and sweeps inland to the home of
James Herriot in Thrisk and the vast swathes of heather moorland that cover a
third of the park’s area. It’s the great
variety of landscapes within a relatively small area that really makes this a
unique place to visit. Don’t miss the
Levisham Estate (owned by the National Park Authority) as here you are welcome
to explore purple heather moorland on foot.
Bordering the city of Sheffield,
find the Peak District National Park
and its landscape of Millstone Grit, heather moorland and wild blanket
bogs. Explore remote windswept peaks and
drop down into peaceful dales where hay meadows team with colourful
flowers. For those who don’t mind a
subterranean excursion there are even show caves to visit like Peak Cavern
(sometimes known as The Devils Arse)!
Snailsden Moor, Bradfield Moor and Axe Edge Moor offer great expanses of
moorland which have been off limits for more than 100 years, and are now
accessible to people on foot, so make the most of them. www.yorkshirevisitor.com
The Pennine Way National Trail celebrates its 40th
Anniversary in this year. There are so
many fantastic views along the 268 miles of trail which follows the Pennine Mountain
tops along the rugged backbone of England. This National Trail takes in the Peak
District, the Yorkshire Dales and then heads over Hadrian’s Wall to the
Cheviots, affording some of the finest upland walking in England. If you are up for a challenge in recognition
of the achievement of competing the Pennine
Way you can even order a competition
certificate. For more info log on to: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/pennineway/home.htm
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