Please follow the links below to organisations that Cornwall Countryside Access Forum feel may be useful.
Walking
- Ramblers Association and Ramblers Association Cornwall. Britain’s walking charity. Information about local groups and organised walks in Cornwall
- South West Coast Path Association. A charity that works to ensure the path is one of the best walks in the world. Protecting it for all to enjoy. Information on walks, maps, accommodation and latest news
Horse riding
- British Horse Society. Foremost and most influential equestrian charity in the UK. Representing the interests of 3.5 million people in the UK who ride or who drive horse-drawn vehicles
- The Pony Club. An international voluntary youth organisation. Dedicated to encouraging young people to ride and care for horses and ponies
Cycling
- CTC. A national cycling charity promoting all forms of cycling
- Sustrans. The leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport
Dog walking
- Beach Guide for Dogs Cornwall. Information on accessibility to dogs on Cornwall’s beaches
Off road driving
- Trail Riders Fellowship. The largest, national, voluntary and non-competitive body for trail riding
Land Managers
- National Farmers Union (NFU). The largest member organisation/industry association for farmers in England and Wales. With over 300 branch offices
- Country Land and Business Association (CLA). A membership organisation for owners of land, property and business. In rural England and Wales
- National Federation of Young Farmers. One of the largest UK rural youth organisations. Dedicated to young people with a love for agriculture and rural life
- National Trust. A UK conservation charity. Protecting historic places and green spaces
Conservation
- The Conservation Volunteers. Green Gym at Tuckingmill Valley Park. A charitable volunteer organisation for environmental conservation
- British Trust for Ornithology. An independent charitable research institute combining professional and citizen science. Informing the public, environmental policy and decision-makers on wildlife population changes (particularly birds)
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust. A registered charity dedicated to Cornish environment and wildlife conservation
Government
- Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Government department. Responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues
- Natural England. The Government adviser on the natural environment. Providing practical scientific advice on how to look after England’s landscapes and wildlife
Other interest groups
- The British Mountaineering Council. A National representative body for England and Wales. Protecting the freedoms and promoting the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers
- Open Spaces Society. A UK campaigning group working to protect public rights of way and open spaces. Including common land and village greens
- Cornwall Orienteering Club. Promoting orienteering in and around Cornwall.
Other Local Access Forums
Please find below other access forums that you may find useful: