Introduction – Countryside Recreation Network 1
Welcome 3
Setting the Scene
Sue Glyptis Professor of Recreation Management, Department of Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management, Loughborough University 4
Access to Open Countryside – A European Perspective
Peter Scott Countryside Planning and Management Consultant Peter Scott Planning Services 19
Discussion Summary 30
Workshops 32
Lowland Countryside
Fiona Reynolds Director, Council for the Protection of Rural Englatul 33
Workshop Feedback and Discussion Summary 38
Woodlands
Anthony Clifton-Brown Head of Professional Practice Savills Agricultural and Residential pic 42
Workshop Feedback and Discussion Summary 50
Moorland
Bill McDermott Assistant National Park Officer Peak District National Park 54
Workshop Feedback and Discussion Summary 60
Inland Water and Watersides
Sue Walker Senior Researcher, Centre for Leisure Research Moray House Institute, Edinburgh 64
Workshop Feedback and Discussion Summary 73
General Discussion Summary . 75
Access to the Countryside How the Planning System Can Help
Alan Inder Principal Planning Officer, Hampshire County Council 77
Discussion Summary 84
Opportunities and Constraints for Landowners
Richard Williamson Visitor Services Manager, The Buccleuch Estates Ltd 86
Discussion Summary 90
Drawing the Threads Together
Adrian Phillips Professor of Countryside and Environmental Planning University of Wales, College of Cardiff and Environmental Consultant 93
Discussion Summary 101
Closing Remarks
Richard Broadhurst Senior Recreation Officer, Forestry Commission CKRAG Vice-Chairman