Right To Roam The Coastline

Andy Moore · 09 June 2006, 13:07

If the law is changed, the opportunity to land at all those posh little beaches is a mouth-watering one:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...3/ncoast03.xml

What do you think?

vince · 09 June 2006, 13:34

I thought the beaches were all owned by the Crown. If you want to develop any part of the beach, this is who you apply to. Might be wrong though....

G L · 09 June 2006, 17:32

When you say 'develop any part of the beach......' does this mean sand castles as well?

Stormchild · 09 June 2006, 21:33

I think its important to keep up to date with current legislation changes etc, and personally I'm not against opening up the beaches. But I also think its important to respect the privacy of individuals or landowners who wish to keep their bit of the world 'private'. At the end of the day, we wouldnt want a bumbling load of ramblers strolling through our back gardens - would we? (And you can guarentee the ramblers association hasnt been granted right of access to stroll along any beaches or flats etc in Devonport (not that there are any) or similar naval / military area etc.

I think as far as us boaters goes - the obvious exception to the rule stays the same - That being we can pretty much land where the blumin' ell we like where there is the need to 'land' or go ashore in order to preserve life, prevent injury to persons or prevent the loss of / damage to your equipment / beloved RIB........

Nos4r2 · 09 June 2006, 23:44

You can roam up to the high water line anyway can't you?

vince · 10 June 2006, 11:14

Yep nos, i think you`re right. According to this link http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/15_o.../39_marine.htm
the crown owns all the seabed up to the highest tide mark, and right out to the 12 mile limit, the rest of the beach could either be privately owned, or even leased from the crown to conservationist, companys etc.. so theres no problem in landing anywhere as long as its not mod for safety reasons.

BogMonster · 10 June 2006, 12:42

I wonder if the changes will allow 4x4s to roam along all the beaches

Somehow I doubt it

Andy Moore · 10 June 2006, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogMonster

I wonder if the changes will allow 4x4s to roam along all the beaches

One can only hope not.

BogMonster · 10 June 2006, 14:42

All hobbies are equal, but some are more equal than others, then?

Will go and put my wooden spoon away now as this is the wrong forum

ian parkes · 11 June 2006, 00:19

Wooden spoon out again
It seems that horse riders think they are more equal than others judjing by the radio 2 dabate this week , arogant or what ?

Nos4r2 · 11 June 2006, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian parkes

Wooden spoon out again
It seems that horse riders think they are more equal than others judjing by the radio 2 dabate this week , arogant or what ?

Most people think they are special but they usually forget the quotes...

(No insult intended!)

joakimhansson · 11 June 2006, 14:43

http://www.allemansratten.se/templat...ge.asp?id=2058

If you want to take your time, this is the rules here in Sweden.

vince · 11 June 2006, 17:19

Ther`s too many laws and rules in this country, its being strangled by pen pushers who have no idea about anything! This new right to roam law is only a good thing, as long as people are responsible about it. (rant over.....starting to calm down......composure now normal...ahhhh)
Sweden sounds about right, I`m off!

ian parkes · 11 June 2006, 20:35

correct me if iam wrong but hasn't sweden banned Motorcycles on the road

Nos4r2 · 11 June 2006, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian parkes

correct me if iam wrong but hasn't sweden banned Motorcycles on the road

http://www.bikersrights.com/world/sweden.html

ian parkes · 11 June 2006, 20:52

Oh thats good , I was a little worried about that one , what hapens over there seems to get copied here often .
Ban Volvo's that should reduce road accident figures

vince · 11 June 2006, 21:00

The suits would have us drive around in these for our own health and safety. Just needs a solid hull.....

joakimhansson · 11 June 2006, 23:05

Bikes....hahahaaa. Not yet!!! But we have many other stupid laws and directions....12% vat on food (ok), 6% newspaper and transportation with a bus.(ok) 25% on rib boats, computers and VOLVO, and most other things to. (Baaaad)

ian parkes · 12 June 2006, 00:06

Bit like here for hidden taxes then , exept you have the right to roam .
Nice to live in a free country eh