Right to Roam
@righttoroam.bsky.social
Campaigning to unlock access to nature in England & Wales.
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find out more: righttoroam.org.uk
get in touch: [email protected]
find out more: righttoroam.org.uk
These wild places are our shared heritage, linking us to our past and the natural world. When we walk, swim, climb, camp, or paddle responsibly, we not only connect with them we also learn how to care for them.
What does it mean to you?
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
These wild places are our shared heritage, linking us to our past and the natural world. When we walk, swim, climb, camp, or paddle responsibly, we not only connect with them we also learn how to care for them.
What does it mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/mfLdHxx7xX8Y...
What does it mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/mfLdHxx7xX8Y...
The experience highlighted an issue far wider than a single estate. England has around 1,500 rivers, and many people still lack safe or simple access to their local waterways. We want the chance to know and appreciate the rivers that run through our own communities.
📷 Paul Timlett
📷 Paul Timlett
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The experience highlighted an issue far wider than a single estate. England has around 1,500 rivers, and many people still lack safe or simple access to their local waterways. We want the chance to know and appreciate the rivers that run through our own communities.
📷 Paul Timlett
📷 Paul Timlett
Unable to cross the river to join a footpath on the far side, some members of the group waded across to the Great Island and continued along the bank, reflecting on the tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff.
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Unable to cross the river to join a footpath on the far side, some members of the group waded across to the Great Island and continued along the bank, reflecting on the tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff.
They trespassed land on the Longford Estate, home to the Earl and Countess of Radnor, an estate spanning 16,000 acres and 13 miles of double riverbank. Although the Longford Estate presents itself as community-minded, the group felt a valuable contribution would be to improve access to nature here.
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
They trespassed land on the Longford Estate, home to the Earl and Countess of Radnor, an estate spanning 16,000 acres and 13 miles of double riverbank. Although the Longford Estate presents itself as community-minded, the group felt a valuable contribution would be to improve access to nature here.
Yesterday (November 16th), a group of walkers, wild swimmers, canoeists and river guardians went to explore a stretch of the River Avon. Flowing from source (The Vale of Pewsey) to sea (Christchurch), the Avon is a rare and important chalk stream habitat.
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Yesterday (November 16th), a group of walkers, wild swimmers, canoeists and river guardians went to explore a stretch of the River Avon. Flowing from source (The Vale of Pewsey) to sea (Christchurch), the Avon is a rare and important chalk stream habitat.
Although trespassing is a civil offence, hostile signs and barbed wire can make us feel like criminals for simply enjoying our countryside. Being in nature should feel welcoming, not intimidating.
Why do you support a Right to Roam?
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Why do you support a Right to Roam?
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November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Although trespassing is a civil offence, hostile signs and barbed wire can make us feel like criminals for simply enjoying our countryside. Being in nature should feel welcoming, not intimidating.
Why do you support a Right to Roam?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/49Uutk3K2nJa...
Why do you support a Right to Roam?
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Our North West Local Group set out on a trespass walk along the River Bollin, rambling through town, woodland, water, and fields. Along the way, they visited a woodland microenclosure watched over by CCTV cameras, and later took to the river for a paddle.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our North West Local Group set out on a trespass walk along the River Bollin, rambling through town, woodland, water, and fields. Along the way, they visited a woodland microenclosure watched over by CCTV cameras, and later took to the river for a paddle.
Founded in 1907 to defend landowners’ interests, the CLA has fought against every major push to open up the countryside. From blocking early footpath reforms to opposing today’s right to roam movement, the CLA has stood on the wrong side of public access for over a century.
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Founded in 1907 to defend landowners’ interests, the CLA has fought against every major push to open up the countryside. From blocking early footpath reforms to opposing today’s right to roam movement, the CLA has stood on the wrong side of public access for over a century.
Access to green and blue spaces shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for the few. It should be something everyone can enjoy, explore, and connect with.
Why do you support a Right to Roam, and what does it mean to you?
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Why do you support a Right to Roam, and what does it mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/zCmuYkevUAov...
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Access to green and blue spaces shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for the few. It should be something everyone can enjoy, explore, and connect with.
Why do you support a Right to Roam, and what does it mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/zCmuYkevUAov...
Why do you support a Right to Roam, and what does it mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/zCmuYkevUAov...
Discussions along the way focused on how landowners and the public could collaborate by sharing information about sensitive habitats to promote responsible enjoyment. The group ended the walk at a traditional local swimming spot: technically trespass, precarious, but generally long tolerated.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Discussions along the way focused on how landowners and the public could collaborate by sharing information about sensitive habitats to promote responsible enjoyment. The group ended the walk at a traditional local swimming spot: technically trespass, precarious, but generally long tolerated.
The walk supported the national Right to Roam campaign and questioned whether the government’s “Nine River Walks” promise goes far enough, where we’re calling for a Scottish-style right of responsible access, including to rivers.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The walk supported the national Right to Roam campaign and questioned whether the government’s “Nine River Walks” promise goes far enough, where we’re calling for a Scottish-style right of responsible access, including to rivers.
The event was not aimed at particular local landowners or angling groups, who do valuable conservation work, but sought to highlight how little of the Wensum is open to the public. Of its 75 km, only around 7% can be walked as of right, and just 16% in total.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The event was not aimed at particular local landowners or angling groups, who do valuable conservation work, but sought to highlight how little of the Wensum is open to the public. Of its 75 km, only around 7% can be walked as of right, and just 16% in total.
Seventeen walkers joined Norfolk Right to Roam for a two-mile autumn walk beside the River Wensum. The route followed an ancient public path through oak woodland, past former gravel pits now rich in wildlife, before looping back through meadows and woods beside the river.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Seventeen walkers joined Norfolk Right to Roam for a two-mile autumn walk beside the River Wensum. The route followed an ancient public path through oak woodland, past former gravel pits now rich in wildlife, before looping back through meadows and woods beside the river.
Our Land, a new documentary, interrogates the connections between land, power and a sense of belonging following the Right to Roam movement in England and Wales. It captures the tension between public campaigners fighting for greater access to nature and landowners.
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our Land, a new documentary, interrogates the connections between land, power and a sense of belonging following the Right to Roam movement in England and Wales. It captures the tension between public campaigners fighting for greater access to nature and landowners.
The group conducted a litter pick before meeting up with the ‘friends of the River Dart’ flotilla.
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The group conducted a litter pick before meeting up with the ‘friends of the River Dart’ flotilla.
On the River Dart alone, there are 108 different landowners, meaning negotiating permissive access would be a logistical nightmare, whereas a simple law change to a right of responsible access would unlock all of our rivers.
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On the River Dart alone, there are 108 different landowners, meaning negotiating permissive access would be a logistical nightmare, whereas a simple law change to a right of responsible access would unlock all of our rivers.
The River Dart trespass was undertaken by our South Devon group, where they met at Galmpton before trespassing in the Waddeton Court and Sandridge Barton Estates, the latter of which is owned by a company registered in the Cayman Islands.
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The River Dart trespass was undertaken by our South Devon group, where they met at Galmpton before trespassing in the Waddeton Court and Sandridge Barton Estates, the latter of which is owned by a company registered in the Cayman Islands.
Time in nature isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for our wellbeing. A Right to Roam ensures everyone can have access to the landscapes that nourish our minds and bodies.
Why do you support the right to roam and what does it mean to you?
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Why do you support the right to roam and what does it mean to you?
Tell us here - forms.gle/Y7myDqnkeinh...
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Time in nature isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for our wellbeing. A Right to Roam ensures everyone can have access to the landscapes that nourish our minds and bodies.
Why do you support the right to roam and what does it mean to you?
Tell us here - forms.gle/Y7myDqnkeinh...
Why do you support the right to roam and what does it mean to you?
Tell us here - forms.gle/Y7myDqnkeinh...
Why? The plan for 9 new river walks is unworkable and inadequate. Around 96% of rivers in England & Wales lack a clear right of navigation. Instead, the govt should grant a default right of responsible access to all rivers and the wider countryside.
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Why? The plan for 9 new river walks is unworkable and inadequate. Around 96% of rivers in England & Wales lack a clear right of navigation. Instead, the govt should grant a default right of responsible access to all rivers and the wider countryside.
When? Taking place all across November with more dates to be announced!
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
When? Taking place all across November with more dates to be announced!
Where? Our local groups are taking action all across the country, from Cornwall to Yorkshire.
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Where? Our local groups are taking action all across the country, from Cornwall to Yorkshire.
🌀 Every river for everyone. 9 river trespasses are taking place over November to address the inadequate promise of the 9 river walks proposed by the Government last year.
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🌀 Every river for everyone. 9 river trespasses are taking place over November to address the inadequate promise of the 9 river walks proposed by the Government last year.
Sometimes it’s really that simple. The Right to Roam is about fairness, freedom, and giving everyone the chance to connect with nature.
Why do you support a right to roam?
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October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Sometimes it’s really that simple. The Right to Roam is about fairness, freedom, and giving everyone the chance to connect with nature.
Why do you support a right to roam?
Tell us here - > forms.gle/ZGJ1bYiUYvfg...
Why do you support a right to roam?
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We don't just want 9 river walks, we want access to all rivers. 96% of rivers in England and Wales have no rights of access. Landowners have blocked public access to rivers for centuries. Labour's promise is just 9 new river walks. We say that's not enough.
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We don't just want 9 river walks, we want access to all rivers. 96% of rivers in England and Wales have no rights of access. Landowners have blocked public access to rivers for centuries. Labour's promise is just 9 new river walks. We say that's not enough.
This campaign isn’t just about people getting outside, it’s about rekindling our connection to nature to ensure our landscapes and wildlife can thrive too.
What does a Right to Roam mean to you?
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What does a Right to Roam mean to you?
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October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This campaign isn’t just about people getting outside, it’s about rekindling our connection to nature to ensure our landscapes and wildlife can thrive too.
What does a Right to Roam mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/sG8yWsNuKGK7...
What does a Right to Roam mean to you?
Tell us here -> forms.gle/sG8yWsNuKGK7...