What the papers say CLA access plan

THE Country Landowners Association unveiled plans to establish a permanent network of new public footpaths and bridleways to increase countryside access.

It rejected Government proposals to impose a statutory “right to roam” policy in England and Wales.

The most novel part of the plan was the “Open Country Permanent Path Agreements” to guarantee a permanent route between any points. Landowners would be able to vary routes to fit any agricultural or other land uses.

• The Daily Telegraph 03/06/98 page 4
• The Times 03/06/98 page 9
• The Independent 03/06/98 page 11