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‘Step up for access’: call to government on landmark law’s 25th anniversary

November 28, 2025

On the 25th anniversary of the landmark Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act[1] , we challenge government to celebrate its predecessor’s achievement—and to act now to improve people’s access to the countryside and green spaces. Kate Ashbrook, our general secretary, is speaking at a national conference, Freedom to Roam; the Next Step, at Hebden…

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Senedd saves unrecorded public paths 

July 22, 2025

We are delighted that the Senedd has repealed the 2026 cut-off date for public rights of way in Wales[1].  The Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025, which contains this provision[2], won royal assent on 10 July.    The Welsh Government had included these repeal provisions in a consultation draft of the Bill in 2022,…

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