Countryside
Last updated: 27/10/2011
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Based upon the recognition that environment and heritage are
cornerstones of prosperity and well-being in Cornwall, the
over-riding commitment of the Service is:
'To recognise Cornwall's natural and historic
environment; its strong culture, heritage and local
distinctiveness; and conserve these for the benefit of the
community.'
Character assessment
Future Cornwall Countryside Access Forum Meetings
Cornwall has an outstanding coastline and countryside of nationally and internationally renowned importance Access to this resource is recognised as an essential part of the lives of the people who live here It provides a cultural connection and an enormous sense of well-being, together with benefits to health and is a largely free, recreational resource
Council contacts relating to countryside services
This is an important time for Cornwall as this new right commenced in the South West on 28 August 2005 and means that 21,109 hectares of Open Access land is now available in Cornwall for people to access on foot.
Welcome to the 2011 12 Winter Countryside Events Programme A variety of Trusts, environmental groups and many more have joined forces with Cornwall Council to help produce the events diary, covering a wide range of events and activities throughout Cornwall
Please note: All publications are free except those with prices Information relating to most of these titles can be found within the Environmentand Heritage web pages. To order publications please contact the Environment and Heritage Service.
Information about Countryside volunteer opportunities
Cornwall features many recreational trails and country parks which are managed by Cornwall Council. Each facility offers something for everyone and provides the user with many hours of enjoyment and intrigue.
Get Active Cornwallis a website specifically developed to inspire and motivate Cornish residents to be more active Get Active Cornwall aims to provide useful tips and advice on how to get started
These include Bude local nature reserve,Bodmin Beacon, Seaton Valley, Kilminorth Wood, Steeple Woodland and the 5 areas that make up the West Cornwall Local Nature Reserves (Red River, Gwithian Green, Upton Towans, Gwithian Towans and Gwithian Sands)
South West Coast Path Association
We maintain many parks and open spaces across Cornwall. Have a picnic, play cricket or go hiking through the countryside or along the coastal path - there's a whole host of activities for you to enjoy.
What is a public right of way? A public right of way is a route over which the public have a legal right under highway law to pass and re-pass.
Use this form to record a problem with footpaths, bridleways or byways to Cornwall Council
The Countryside Code was drawn up in the 1950s as the Country Code It applies to all parts of the countryside and is designed to help us respect, protect and enjoy our countryside.
Cornwall boasts a 300 mile section, almost 50% of the trail, and the sheer variety of the Coast Path means that there are plenty of gentle stretches as well as dramatic headlands, steep coastal valleys, sheltered estuaries, busy harbours, intimate coves, moorlands and sandy beaches
This page provides information about the landscape, trees and plants
A number of useful links relating to the Countryside