Public Footpaths: Rivers
Lords · Question HL771 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord German
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they anticipate that the National River Walks will involve the creation of new (1) public rights of way, or (2) permissive access agreements.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 15 Jun 2026
This Government committed in its manifesto and the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 to create nine new National River Walks, one in each region of England, as part of our plans to improve responsible access to nature. This Government will launch a comp...