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Managing access on your land

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  • Access management guidance
    • The Act and the Access Code
    • Practical guide for all
    • Resources

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  • Contacts

    Local authority and national park authority access officers.

  • Funding

    Funding for access-related projects may be obtainable from a variety of sources, including your local or national park authority.

  • Inland water

    Managing water-based recreation and related commercial activities.

  • Managing access with dogs

    Dealing with issues linked to dog walking and commercial dog walking.

  • Managing access on golf courses

    Access rights on golf courses and how to manage them where needed.

  • Managing camping

    Dealing with issues linked to camping with tents.

  • Managing horse riding

    Providing for and managing equestrian access.

  • Path management

    Technical guidance on paths, gates and other access infrastructure.

  • Protected areas

    Managing recreation in nature reserves and similar sites.

  • Signs

    Using simple, positive signs to manage access where needed.

  • Training

    Various training events are available for access officers, rangers and other access professionals, covering a range of access management themes.

  • Visitor planning

    Managing access in farms, estates and other places which are popular for recreation.

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