Paths for whom? Countryside access for recreational walking

Dados Bibliográficos

ID11436633
AutoresGeorge Kay (autor correspondente), Norma Moxham
Ano1996
Volume15
Fascículo3
Páginas171-183
Data de publicação1996-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoLeisure Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0261-4367 • E-ISSN: 1466-4496
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/026143696375594
OpenAlexW2163337695
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas27

The notion of hordes crowding and threatening the countryside is questioned on grounds of accuracy and intent; and the case for wider participation in countryside recreation by the public as a whole is explored. The diversity of recreational walking as an activity and experience is analysed to demonstrate that it can serve a wide range of purposes; and the need to address access as a wide-ranging and complex concept is outlined. Aspects of current policy in respect of access and Public Rights of Way are subject to critical appraisal; and failure to match both provision of facilities and their promotion to people's various capabilities is explored with special reference to the needs of infrequent users and 'latent demand'. The paper argues explicitly and implicitly that the countryside can and should provide enjoyment to many more people; and that it can do so without threatening the resource base, provided appropriate policies, priorities and management practices are widely adopted

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