Although trespassing is a civil offence, hostile signs and barbed wire can make us feel like criminals for simply enjoying our countryside. Being in nature should feel welcoming, not intimidating. Why do you support a Right to Roam? Tell us here -> forms.gle/49Uutk3K2nJa...

Our North West Local Group set out on a trespass walk along the River Bollin, rambling through town, woodland, water, and fields. Along the way, they visited a woodland microenclosure watched over by CCTV cameras, and later took to the river for a paddle.

New Substack Blog on yesterday's @righttoroam.bsky.social River Bollin Trespass. open.substack.com/pub/johnnyca...

Founded in 1907 to defend landowners’ interests, the CLA has fought against every major push to open up the countryside. From blocking early footpath reforms to opposing today’s right to roam movement, the CLA has stood on the wrong side of public access for over a century.

An evening in celebration of the @righttoroam.bsky.social in Newcastle! Music and talk at Cobalt Studios with Johnny Campbell, Lucy and Hazel, and @amyjanebeer.bsky.social Who's in? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...

Successful @righttoroam.bsky.social N.W. trespass today. A couple of us from our Sheffield group attended to be inspired and take note for our upcoming trespass on 6th or 7th December! Peaks, South Yorks... Who's in??

Access to green and blue spaces shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for the few. It should be something everyone can enjoy, explore, and connect with. Why do you support a Right to Roam, and what does it mean to you? Tell us here -> forms.gle/zCmuYkevUAov...

Seventeen walkers joined Norfolk Right to Roam for a two-mile autumn walk beside the River Wensum. The route followed an ancient public path through oak woodland, past former gravel pits now rich in wildlife, before looping back through meadows and woods beside the river.

Our Land, a new documentary, interrogates the connections between land, power and a sense of belonging following the Right to Roam movement in England and Wales. It captures the tension between public campaigners fighting for greater access to nature and landowners.

The River Dart trespass was undertaken by our South Devon group, where they met at Galmpton before trespassing in the Waddeton Court and Sandridge Barton Estates, the latter of which is owned by a company registered in the Cayman Islands.

Time in nature isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for our wellbeing. A Right to Roam ensures everyone can have access to the landscapes that nourish our minds and bodies. Why do you support the right to roam and what does it mean to you? Tell us here - forms.gle/Y7myDqnkeinh...

There are around 1,500 rivers in Britain, so the government’s manifesto pledge to create a mere 9 river walks is simply pathetic. Give the public a right of responsible access to all rivers & the wider countryside. Our @righttoroam.bsky.social trespass on BBC news: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

4/ For more on the upcoming 9 river trespasses, organised by local groups across England, check out @righttoroam.bsky.social's socials, and have a read of this story: www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

3/ As we found on our trespass along the River Dart today, plenty of landowners have already created private walks along the river. The physical infrastructure is already there. But outdated trespass laws mean the public has no right of access. Let's create a right of responsible access in England

2/ There are around 1500 rivers in the UK. So the Govt's pledge of a mere 9 river walks is paltry. Moreover, it's unworkable. As @lewis-winks.bsky.social has found, the River Dart alone has 108 landowners - impossible to negotiate permissive access with them all www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Great trespass along the River Dart today to kick off @righttoroam.bsky.social's 9 river trespasses in November - protesting the inadequacy & unworkability of the Govt's 9 river walks pledge We trespassed in an estate owned in the Cayman Islands & later met up with kayakers from Friends of the Dart

🌀 Every river for everyone. 9 river trespasses are taking place over November to address the inadequate promise of the 9 river walks proposed by the Government last year.

Sometimes it’s really that simple. The Right to Roam is about fairness, freedom, and giving everyone the chance to connect with nature. Why do you support a right to roam? Tell us here - > forms.gle/ZGJ1bYiUYvfg...

We don't just want 9 river walks, we want access to all rivers. 96% of rivers in England and Wales have no rights of access. Landowners have blocked public access to rivers for centuries. Labour's promise is just 9 new river walks. We say that's not enough.

This campaign isn’t just about people getting outside, it’s about rekindling our connection to nature to ensure our landscapes and wildlife can thrive too. What does a Right to Roam mean to you? Tell us here -> forms.gle/sG8yWsNuKGK7...

As land ownership becomes increasingly concentrated, real freedom to access and enjoy nature is at risk. That’s why it’s more important than ever to keep pushing to protect and extend our right to roam. What does a Right to Roam mean to you? Tell us here - forms.gle/X6FnwL82paNg...

Friends, Roamers, partyfolk, Join us and very special guests around the fire @kendalmountainfestival for an evening of performance and conviviality. Come ready to sing, listen, laugh, connect and collaborate! tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/schedule/68d...

New Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds urged to act on access to the countryside - great to see this gauntlet being thrown down by @campaignerkate.bsky.social & Open Spaces Society: leftfootforward.org/2025/10/new-...

It’s easy to see the benefits that better access to nature brings by looking at examples in Scotland and across Scandinavia. Our campaign aims to bring these same opportunities to people in England, giving everyone the chance to explore, connect with, and care for our countryside.

A new generation is carrying forward the spirit of the original Kinder Scout Mass Trespass. Watch the full film here -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKsK...

Access to nature from a young age helps build a lifelong love and respect for the land. A Right to Roam can help give that opportunity to everybody. What does a Right to Roam mean to you? Tell us here - forms.gle/gHGHqi4BAB4k...

We're rewilding party conferences 🌱 First stop, Lib Dems - where we talked rewilding benefits with MPs, co-hosted a Roam, Rewild, Restore event with the Green Lib Dems and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social  @righttoroam.bsky.social @campaign4parks.bsky.social and ran a beach clean with @mcsuk.bsky.social 🐚

Join our new local group! Everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be an expert on access rights. Whether you’re completely new to the subject or just looking for a friendly social group to join, this is a great way to meet people, learn something new, and make a difference to access in Dorset.

We believe every child should have the chance to explore and enjoy nature. These experiences can shape who we become and how we care for the world around us. What does a Right to Roam mean to you? Tell us here -> forms.gle/BY5qAvpHAHgR...

I'm proud to be part of the new Right to Roam #Sheffield group, where we invite you all to a welcome social on Thursday! @righttoroam.bsky.social

Access to swimming is a huge gap between the richest and the poorest. With 30% from the poorest communities having access compared to 80%. Everyone, including nature, should have clean, healthy rivers. My report at the London Assembly: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Our new local group in Sheffield is hosting a welcome social, and they would love to see you there! 🌿 Head over to their Instagram page for more details @right2roamsheffield

I'll be speaking at the @libdems.org.uk conference this weekend on behalf of @righttoroam.bsky.social. 'Roam, Rewilding, Restore' Saturday, 1pm. It's outside the secure zone so don't need a conference ticket to attend. See some of you there?

Labour MPs today call for new legislation to extend a right of responsible access to more English landscapes, and for the right to swim and wild camp to be enshrined in law @righttoroam.bsky.social inputted to this new report from the APPG for access to nature: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Great to attend the launch of the APPG for Access to Nature's new report yesterday, which calls for "new statutory rights for responsible access" to the English countryside. As @andymacnaemp.bsky.social said, "my own view is that we need a default right of access." @righttoroam.bsky.social 1/

This prize draw is generously supported by some of the cream of British nature writing. A fiver to enter might win you books, art and other goodies. That’s the ‘maybe’… the ‘definitely’ is that it will support our work to connect everyone in England and Wales with their nearby nature.

Want to support the campaign for a real Right to Roam across England & Wales, all while having a chance to win a bundle of beautiful nature bundles? Take part in our Prize Draw which closes at the end of the week! Supported by @foldedorset.bsky.social www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/right-to-r...

🧵1/ Since being elected MP for Bolton West in July 2024, improving access to the countryside and cleaning up our waterways have been two of my top priorities, as a keen kayaker myself 🛶. Here’s what I’ve been up to over the last year 👇

Yesterday I joined the amazing Ursula as she walks LEJOG using @slowwaysuk.bsky.social . We did Penrith to Lazonby. Annoyingly a good route has been blocked. Not a PRoW, but a very commonly used path over Penrith Beacon, blocked only at the far end. Why? Who does it benefit? It's just mean 😬.

Right to Roam @righttoroam.bsky.social is crowd funding some funds to help cover their expenses and keep them going in their campaign to both keep, and to open up, green spaces for us all to enjoy. There are some lovely prizes to be won but either way.... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/dyR5G8Dn

We had a brilliant time @deershed.bsky.social in the Buckendz tent! Huge thanks to all who joined us for inspiring author events - including the amazing @righttoroam.bsky.social team with @amyjanebeer.bsky.social - Wainwright Prize winner and wild writing wonder 🌿📚✨ #IndieBookshop #RightToRoam

Excellent to hear @lewis-winks.bsky.social on the Today programme this morning discussing his research on 'Who owns the River Dart' - and why this shows we need a right of responsible access Listen here (45mins in): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Guardian story: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Over the past 18 months I've been walking estates, speaking with landowners, examining angling maps, and trawling online records to determine who owns the River Dart in Devon- finally I can share the results! Research: whoownsengland.org/2025/07/29/w... Article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“In opposition, Labour vowed to introduce a right to roam. In govt, it U-turned on this promise… its plan to create 9 new ‘river walks’ is a paltry compensation.” Excellent Guardian leader on why we need a right of access to all rivers @righttoroam.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

An excellent @theguardian.com leader today on access to rivers, following our research on the ownership of the Dart. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"This has come from the water level up - it's been women in swimming costumes who have led this campaign from the very start." - @greenjorobb.bsky.social reflecting on how the pollution of rivers was transformed into a major political issue. Is there a more powerful example of 'connect to protect'?

Thoroughly enjoying ‘The Cuckoo’s Lea’ by @drmjwarren.bsky.social, exploring England and its past through the places named after the birds that used to be there. It reminds me of the falconers whistle scene in Detectorists, with its ghostly echoes of the past. Lovely stuff.

Excellent, clear-sighted piece featuring the @righttoroam.bsky.social trespass at the Bridehead Estate this weekend. It took place amid deep uncertainty about what the future holds for a community whose lives can be upended now the estate has been sold. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07...

If anyone needed an example of how things are in the lived working countryside, how risky it is to speak up, & those old, stupid tropes ('the eternal & under-acknowledged truth..is the preachy & intrusive paternalism of city dwellers') check the comments under yesterday's Guardian Country Diary 1/4