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Coastal access an audit of coastal paths in England: 2008-09 [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Sheffield Natural England 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.558 $2 18
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Background -- Summary of findings -- National data -- The regional picture: North West - North East - Yorkshire and the Humber - East Midlands - East of England - South East - South West -- Annex: 1. The audit process - 2. Limitations of the approach - 3. Existing satisfactory, legally secure paths: an explanation - 4. Glossary of terms
Summary: Presents the results of Natural England's audit into existing access to England's coast in preparation of the Marine and Coastal Access Bill. Finds that there is no satisfactory or legally secure access to 34% of the English coastline. Shows that the South West has the most access to coasts with 76% of its coasts being fully accessible while the North West has only 56% of its coasts accessible. Suggests that 13% of rights of way could be lost to erosion in the next 20 years.
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Background -- Summary of findings -- National data -- The regional picture: North West - North East - Yorkshire and the Humber - East Midlands - East of England - South East - South West -- Annex: 1. The audit process - 2. Limitations of the approach - 3. Existing satisfactory, legally secure paths: an explanation - 4. Glossary of terms

Presents the results of Natural England's audit into existing access to England's coast in preparation of the Marine and Coastal Access Bill. Finds that there is no satisfactory or legally secure access to 34% of the English coastline. Shows that the South West has the most access to coasts with 76% of its coasts being fully accessible while the North West has only 56% of its coasts accessible. Suggests that 13% of rights of way could be lost to erosion in the next 20 years.