Purpose

Public rights of way provide a unique resource for both functional and recreational travel on foot, on horseback and by bicycle. This resource of linear routes is complemented by a wide range of types of land available for public access (‘freedom to roam’), mostly, but not solely, on foot. The significance for planning is two-fold: the effects that development can have on existing rights of way or access land and the opportunities that development can bring to enhance the resources.

Benefits

Rights of way and access land provide a resource that can help to deliver policies for improving peoples’ health through increased exercise, for green space and for sustainable transport.

Related Solutions

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

Knowledge builder providing an excellent overview of the highly topical and popular subject with links to associated websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

7 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)