The BMC and the Ramblers are urging the Government to push ahead with the promised England Coast Path and the legal right for walkers and climbers to access the 'coastal margin'. They fear the Coalition may be backtracking on the plans.
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Because that's what's happened with CROW, or the Welsh coastal path, come to that?
Nope - it's implemented from Lulworth to Weymouth now.
Plus most of the climbing at Lulworth (i.e. Stair Hole) is on CROW land too.
There's a Code of Practice for climbers at Lulworth - publication of this code helped us maintain access to this stretch of coastline when local landowners had objected to the MCA Act. Follow the link below and scroll down a bit!
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The article doesn't mention that the revised scheme has just been approved by Ministers - which is good news for coastal access - but pressure needs to be maintained. The Spending Review may bring changes
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