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    South West To Celebrate Historic Right Of Access On August 28
23/03/05

A historic new right for walkers to enjoy thousands of acres of open land in the south west of England will be celebrated on 28 August, rural affairs minister Alun Michael announced today.

The region, which has some of most breathtaking scenery in the country, is the sixth to have mountain, moor, heath, down and registered common land officially mapped as open access land under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Welcoming the landmark date, Alun Michael said: "The south west has a range of magnificent scenery, from its sweeping coastline, deep wooded valleys and open moorland, much of it will be open to walkers in August.

"The region is a popular destination for tourists and I'm sure the new right will be seen as another good reason for people to visit.

"I am particularly pleased the new right comes into effect on August bank holiday. I urge as many people as possible to take advantage of their new right to explore this unique corner of England."

The right, first celebrated last year, is being introduced on a region-by-region basis to give visitors new walking opportunities as early as possible.

Open land in the lower North West and South East of England was officially opened to walkers on 19 September 2004. The new right started in central Southern England on 14 December 2004 and will commence in the Upper North West and North East on 28 May this year.

The current timetable of commencement dates in each mapping area is as follows:

AreaCommencement DateStatus
South East19 September 2004 Open
Lower North West19 September 2004Open
Central Southern14 December 2004 Open
Upper North West28 May 2005Confirmed
North East28 May 2005Confirmed
South West28 August 2005Confirmed
WestOctober 2005Planned
EastNovember 2005Planned

 

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