The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 will give people a new right of access to walk over large areas of open countryside and common land.

This recently updated leaflet describes how these new access arrangements will be put into practice on the ground in England, and explains what they will mean for those involved, especially farmers, landowners and countryside visitors. One side of the leaflet is designed to be used as a wall poster and is illustrated with some stylish original artwork. The leaflet is available free of charge and can be ordered in large quantities for distribution to walkers, visitors or other interested groups. To order, go to countryside.gov.uk/Publications/articles/Publication_tcm2-4228.asp

The current planned (ie not yet confirmed) commencement date for the South West is August 2005.