The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has launched a countryside Access Charter, calling on government to secure and enhance public access to England's countryside.
"It is vital we lay down fundamental principles to protect public access for quiet recreation and enjoyment of the countryside. These principles must help inform sensible policy decisions including those around the Public Bodies Bill and forestry sale debate.”
This is a good move from the BMC. I suspect it will fall on deaf ears, but at least they are trying to maintain and improve access to the countryside for us all.