To find out were the right applies and to check a new OS map go to www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk. For more information about the freedom to roam and how to exercise it responsibly the Ramblers’ Association has a helpful

The Countryside Code
Updated for the first time in over 20 years, the new Countryside Code was launched on 12 July 2004.The key messages are: • Respect • Protect • Enjoy


Davidstow Parish
Has it's own website which contains information about local environmental issues including a section about the proposed windfarm, information about transport links and a very useful section about walking in the area.

Walks Around Grampound
For details of some walks around the ancient township of Grampound. Walks leaflets are available as a pdf download.

Public Rights of Way Mapping site
This super link recommended by Graham Ronan and Jill Goodman gives you the footpath number from the definitive map. Very handy for anyone who needs to identify accurately a footpath.

Note:
Follow the on screen directions for a map showing the area and path you want.

To get the path and parish numbers for a particular path you have on screen click the INFO button in the lefthand panel and then click on the path in question the path and parish number will be displayed in a box immediately below the map.

Directions for printing the map are found by clicking on the PRINT button in the lefthand panel but you need to make your own note of the numbers as these will not be on the print

The Dartmoor Preservation Association's
web site is worth a visit. The site lists led walks on the moors, firing notices as well as some very good walks links. The recommendation came from Area Committee. I've checked it out and it is very useful if you are planning to walk on Dartmoor. (Ann Curtis-Clarke)

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Part of the massive Government web side. If you want to find out more about Countryside Issues you won't go far wrong if you start here. Site includes sections on Environmental Protection, Plants, Water and Wildlife. (Ann Curtis-Clarke)

Fitness and Walking
If you need any more convincing about the health benefits of walking here they are in a feature on the BBC Health web site.

Walking Britain
A huge site which has detailed descriptions of walks in all regions. Impressive and would definitely be useful if new to an area or on holiday. South west coast path association
The official site. Oodles of information about the South West Coastal - 600 miles of magic.

National Trails
National trails - the official site. A good starting point for National Trails - includes statistics and contacts.

Bodmin Moor
Some useful information about the heritage and history and villages of the moors

If you have any suggestions for links mail them to : anncurtis_clarke@hotmail.com