Last night, Parliament rejected critical new laws proposed for National Parks & AONBs. It’s a major set back - and seriously undermines England’s nature targets. But there remains some hope and we will keep on fighting. Read our blog by @RoseONei11 cnp.org.uk/news/set-back-…

Wild camping allowed on Dartmoor again after court appeal succeeds theguardian.com/environment/20…

The Court of Appeal has ruled that there is a right to wild camp on #Dartmoor – welcome news for lovers of the outdoors. But why is camping encouraged as healthy 'open air recreation', and cycling penalised? We dig into the legislation to find out: ow.ly/R65s50PsAMA

Campaign for National Parks We’re still a long way from the original vision of National Parks UK that Dower and Hobhouse offered us as part of their land fit for heroes. Hopefully Alex Sobel MP for Leeds Central and Headingley and Jim McMahon MP will help Labour rediscover that post-war vision of National Parks being for everyone to enjoy

We’re calling for new legislation in Wales, a Right to Roam Bill and we need your help! 📢 👉 Whether you’re a resident of Wales or just keen to help improve outdoor access for all then get involved by visiting: bit.ly/3r6Tnma #accessforall #teambmc #getoutdoors

Unwelcome news this morning for the #RightToRoam movement 👎 Everyone should have access to green spaces to connect with nature and ultimately take action to protect it 🌿 📰 Labour U-turns on promise of Scottish-style right to roam in England bit.ly/3Qt80Ks

After a 4 year wait for the Gov't's response to the Glover review, the outcome = 👎 The Review sets out ambitious recommendations to drive change - few have been taken forward 😞 A major opportunity for nature, climate & people has been missed ❌ bit.ly/3t4TnE5

In response to lots of requests we've brought forward plans to include horse riding and donkey trekking on #MakeWays! Do you know anyone who'd like more and better paths, ways + access for riding? If so, please share our crowdfunding campaign with them! crowdfunder.co.uk/p/makeways

How very sad, another backward step for this government and its commitment to nature and the all important access to nature for all people in society theguardian.com/environment/20…

Huge thanks to everyone who came to our family fun day in #Caton on Saturday as we celebrated improvements made to the #LuneValleyGreenway. For information on the improvements, view our StoryMap here 👇 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b17198…

Today the #OutdoorsForAll manifesto is presented to Parliamentarians 🗻 Alongside 42 organisations, we're calling on the government to commit to legislation that expands public access rights to more green and blue spaces 🌿 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/Outdoors_For_A…

Let hope all new routes will be multi user active travel routes #FootWheelHoof

Last week we were thrilled to spend time with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh at Yeo Valley Our Defra UK ELMS team talked though strategic landscape scale green infrastructure plans, discussed barriers to outdoor access & how new green infrastructure can overcome issues

A interesting discussion on shared use trails. In our experience multi user routes can and do work for everyone 🥾🦽🐴🚲

Shared goals on outdoor access outlined Peak District MTB please take a look Steve Reed Daniel Zeichner The British Horse Society Cycling UK The Trails Trust British Mountaineering Council Paddle UK Open Spaces Society peakdistrictmtb.org/shared-aims-of…

New partnership with The British Horse Society — improving equestrian safety We are delighted to have signed a memorandum of understanding with the British Horse Society which supports equestrians, making sure that multiuser routes can be enjoyed safely.