http://www.openaccess.gov.uk The Open Access Contact Centre (OACC).
The OACC provides information about access rights, and advice on how to manage public access, including the use of legal powers to restrict access rights where necessary.

http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk Countryside Access
The Countryside Agency introduce the New Countryside Code

http://www.ccw.gov.uk The Countryside Council for Wales.
The Countryside Council for Wales is the Government's statutory adviser on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters. The CCW is also the national wildlife conservation authority.

http://www.defra.gov.uk Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. DEFRA's aim is to enhance the quality of life through promoting a better environment; thriving rural economies and communities; diversity and abundance of wildlife resources; a countryside for all to enjoy; and sustainable and diverse farming and food industries that work together to meet the needs of consumers.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk Environment Agency.
As 'guardians of the environment' the Environment Agency has legal duties to protect and improve the environment throughout England and Wales and so contribute towards 'sustainable development' - meeting the needs of today without harming future generations.

Non-government websites

http://www.nfu.org.uk National Farmers Union.
The NFU is the democratic organisation representing farmers and growers in England and Wales.

http://www.ordsvy.gov.uk Ordance Survey.
Britain's national mapping agency, the best place to find a diverse and exciting range of mapping products, digital map data and services.

http://www.ramblers.org.uk The Ramblers' Association.
The Ramblers' Association is a registered charity which promotes rambling, protects rights of way, campains for access to open country and defends the beauty of the countryside in England, Scotland and Wales.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/ National Trust.
The National Trust cares for over 240,000 hectares of beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus 575 miles of outstanding coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens of outstanding interest and importance.

http://www.countrysiderecreation.org.uk Countryside Recreation Network.
UK-wide network, the CRN gives easy access to information and people concerned with countryside and related matters. The CRN is committed to exchanging and spreading information to develop best policy and practice in countryside recreation.

http://www.cnp.org.uk Council for National Parks.
The Council for National Parks is the national charity that works to protect and enhance the National parks of England and Wales, and areas that merit National Park status and promote understanding and quiet enjoyment of them for the benefit of all. This web site contains information about the national parks and the work of the Council for National Parks.

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