{"id":5430,"date":"2021-04-06T12:12:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T11:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=5430"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:47:46","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uks-right-to-roam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uks-right-to-roam\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything about the UK’s Right to Roam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with sticking to established walkways when exploring the wilderness<\/a>. But sometimes, don\u2019t you fancy getting off the beaten path?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the UK, you can quite literally get off the beaten path thanks to the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, which gives you the freedom to access certain areas without paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what exactly is the Right to Roam<\/em>? And where are the best places in the UK to exercise? We tell you everything in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Right to Roam explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, the Right to Roam<\/a> gives you access to what\u2019s referred to as \u2018open access land\u2019, which includes 3 million acres of mountains, moors, downs and heaths, many of which remain privately owned. When exploring open access land, you don\u2019t need to stick to pathways, perfect for serious climbers, hikers, runners and wildlife watchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, you can\u2019t cycle, camp or take animals other than dogs onto private land without the landowner\u2019s permission, and you might need to keep your dog on a lead. Still, the Right to Roam opens up a world of exploration right here in the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, which places should be on your bucket list? Our top picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n