Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Introduce a right to roam law, also known as the right of responsible access

Closed 88 signatures

What the petition asks

I believe we should have a 'right-to-roam' law similar to Scotland's. This because I do not think we have enough freedom on land. Such as, wild camping for example. This will allow people to access most land and inland water for non-motorized activities.
I think we need more freedom to do activities on land such as, camping. I believe the current 'right-to-roam' law is very limited to what you can do on land. Activities like: canoeing, rowing, sailing, and swimming such be allowed on inland water, also including walking, cycling, horse-riding, and wild camping. I think allowing this will encourage more people to be outdoors without the fear of being asked to move along or potentially being fined and could encourage physical fitness.

Timeline

19 Mar 2025 Petition opened for signatures
19 Sep 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 88
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 19 Mar 2025
Closed 19 Sep 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.