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Repeal of the 2026 Cut Off Date for Lost Ways
Ramblers have got a petition calling for the repeal of the 2026 definitive map
cut-off date on the No.10 website:
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/repeal2026/
Please get as many people as possible to sign-up.
The Rights of Way Team at RA central office are discussing with colleagues how we can use the RA’s various outlets (walk etc.) to get our members and others to sign up. We will, of course, get other organisations to do so as well. It’s going to be on the site for a year so there will be plenty of time to give it maximum exposure.
Many thanks.
Janet
Janet Davis
Rights of Way Policy Coordinator
The Ramblers’ Association
A Green Revolution or Rape of The Fair Country?
Thousands of new wind turbines are planned in the UK as part of a £100bn plan to boost renewable energy.
Gordon Brown wants the UK to be a leader in renewable energy and plans to do this by building 4000 onshore and 3000 offshore turbines. Ministers say visible changes to landscapes, towns and cities are
“inevitable” but in his speech Mr Brown promised local communities wind
turbines would be sited in the “right” locations.
Can expect to see views like on most Welsh Hills?
Please give your comments.
Beacons Guide to Disabled Access
The Brecon Beacons national park have published a disabled access guide to highlight places those with limited mobility can get into the heart of the Brecon Beacons. The guide, which is called ‘Places to Visit with Easier Access’, was written by the national park authority with the help of its disabled access group.
The guide was publicly launched at an event together with the Disabled Ramblers. 
"This guide shows the fantastic variety of routes and facilities in the Brecon Beacons," said Tony Dickens, the charity’s events manager.
"The Disabled Ramblers have been visiting the Brecon Beacons for many years now and appreciated the work that has been done to reduce barriers to the countryside."
From BBC Wales News
£1.5million for Coastal Access
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Grants totalling 1.5million pounds have been granted by the Welsh Assembly to create an all Wales Coastal Path.
The plans for an all-Wales coastal path were first unveiled last year by First Minister Rhodri Morgan, when he officially opened an 125-mile route around Anglesey.
On Friday, Rural Development Secretary Jane Davidson said the grants were an “important step” towards improving access.
Ms Davidson said: “Providing better access to Wales’ beautiful coastline is a priority for the Welsh assembly government.
“I want the countryside and the coast to be enjoyed by as many people as possible and, as part of this, we will be looking at making access to the coastline statutory.”
Beverley Penney, director of Ramblers Association in Wales, said: “It is encouraging that the assembly is putting significant resources into an all-Wales coastal path and local networks.”
She urged the path be continuous, permanent and rolls back with coastal erosion.
“We would like the assembly to go further and create a coastal access corridor to include beaches, cliffs and adjacent land,”
Grants have been granted to various local authorities including:
- Gwynedd £174,428
- Vale of Glamorgan £146,800
- Cardiff £138,000
- Monmouthshire/Newport £132,000
- Anglesey £120,000
Source: Welsh Assembly Government
Brecon Beacons Quarries
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Planning permission for 11 disused quarries in the Brecon Beacons have been revoked to prevent them being re-opened. Most were quarried during the 2nd world war and have been closed for may years. More on this article is available from the BBC Mid Wales Website here
