About Access Land…

This Access Land is part of the new access created by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.The Act does not introduce a ‘right to roam’ on any land, but introduces new access on definedAccess Land. Existing access including any public rights of way is not affected. Access Land mayoccasionally be closed to the public. When this happens, signs showing the times and dates thatrestrictions apply should be displayed.

On Access Land you can: carry out most activities on foot, including walking, running, climbing,bird watching and picnicking.

On Access Land you cannot: climb over or through walls, fences or gates, use a metal detector orremove anything from the area (for instance plants).

There is no new right to ride or lead a horse,cycle, or bring any vehicle onto the land.Please take proper care of yourself and any children or dogs accompanying you on Access Land.The occupier is not liable for anyone injured on natural features of the landscape, such as rocks,trees, rivers, streams, ditches or ponds.

Please follow the Countryside Code:

Be Safe – plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider other people

Please control your dog. Dogs can disturb wildlife (for example ground-nesting birds) as well as livestock. On Access Land, between 1st March and 31st July dogs must be kept on a short fixed lead, as well as any other time when livestock are near. Please clean up after your dog and dispose of any mess responsibly.

For more information on Access Land, contact the Open Access Contact Centre: www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or telephone 0845 100 3298.

To report a problem on this Access Land, contact Bath & North East Somerset on telephone 01225 477532. For other contact methods view our details at the bottom of the  Access Land page.