We are presently looking to recruit for the following roles: Finance Officer Feb 22, 2024 The Open Spaces Society has been campaigning to protect rights to common land, village greens and public paths for more than 150 years. It is Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation. We are looking … Read More Membership Administrator Feb 21, 2024 The Open…

Q. What is a right of way? A right of way is a path that anyone has the legal right to use at least on foot, and often by other means, whether on horseback, cycle, horse-drawn carriage, or motor vehicle. Public footpaths are normally open only to walkers Public bridleways are open to walkers, horse-riders…

The Open Spaces Society has been defending paths and open spaces in Wales since 1865. We have specialist knowledge of Welsh planning laws and regularly support our members in Wales to protect the open spaces they care about. We are consulted by the Welsh Government on all applications for works on common land, and by…

  Large events such as music festivals can be very popular but not everyone is always happy about them.If you are concerned about events on a public open space near you, we may be able to support you.   Are you concerned about the impact of an upcoming event in your area? We believe everyone…

Shape the place where you live, protect valued open spaces and decide what type of development, if any, is needed.   Are you worried about a planning application or the potential for development on an open space local to you? Did you know that you can shape the place where you live, protect valued open…

We can help you to challenge the problem of parking and driving on open spaces and take positive steps to do something about it.   Are you concerned about cars, motorcycles, lorries or other large vehicles being driven and parked on your local open space?   We understand that such activity can prove a real…

  We’re on your side when it comes to protecting the cycle routes you know and love. We believe that everyone has the right to enjoy open spaces, including cyclists. That’s why we’re on your side when it comes to protecting the cycle routes you know and love. We are experts on all types of…

The prestigious Eversley Award for Outstanding Personal Endeavour is presented on an occasional basis to individuals for exceptional achievement, typically lifetime or long-term work, in the protection of commons, greens, paths and access. The Award is named after Lord Eversley, the distinguished founder of the society in 1865, and for many years its president and chairman.…

  If you love to roam the countryside on your horse, then you should join the Open Spaces Society. If you love to roam the countryside on your horse, then you should join the Open Spaces Society. We are experts on all types of public rights of way, including bridleways, and we can help you…

Getting Decent Widths in Path Diversion Orders – by Chris Beney, OSS local correspondent and trustee Please note: Defra has produced guidance to accompany The Planning Inspectorate Advice Note on recording widths in path orders. Both documents can be found by visiting the government website. Introduction Very few paths have their widths properly defined. Many…