Mass trespass on Kinder Scout

This weekend sees an important anniversary. An organised mass trespass of over 400 ramblers took place 75 years ago on Kinder Scout, the highest hill of the Derbyshire Peak District. The protest was against the English law of the day that denied access to land and footpaths that had previously been public rights of way.

The mass trespass resulted in imprisonment of its ringleaders and is widely considered to be the most significant event in the campaign for the rights to roam we enjoy today. So this seems a good excuse (if one was ever needed) to get out into the countryside this weekend and exercise our rights!

Today's pub walk: The Three Horseshoes, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

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Open Access Threatened by Moorland Fires

According to Radio 4’s “Farming Today” this morning, we could see hundreds of square miles of “Open Access” land closed to the public if the hot, dry spell continues. Fires have taken their toll over the last few days particularly in Northern England but also in Cornwall and North Wales.

So we are all being asked to take particular care not to exacerbate the risk of fire with smouldering cigarette ends or disposable BBQs. I guess most of us prefer fresh (smoke-free) air and pub hospitality anyway but it cannot hurt for us all to be reminded to watch out for the danger of causing fire.

On the upside, it’s all a very good excuse to get out and enjoy the countryside at its very best.

Today's pub walk: The Duke's Head in Romsey, Hampshire.

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Posted: THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007