Derwent Water, Cumbria ©Britainonview/Rod Edwards

Bridleways
An internet based database of national routes suitable for horse riders.

British Association of Shooting and Conservation
BASC is the national representative body for sporting shooting.

British Canoe Union
The BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.

British Cycling
The internationally recognised governing body of cycling in Great Britain.

The British Horse Society
The UK’s largest and most influential equestrian charity.

British Mountaineering Council
The BMC is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.

Byways & Bridleways Trust
A charitable trust formed to protect Britain's network of ancient minor highways.

Cyclists Touring Club
The oldest and largest cycling organisation in the UK.

Defra, Walks and Rides
Find details and maps for more than 1800 walks, rides and areas of open access provided under the Countryside Stewardship, Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Environmental Stewardship Schemes.

The Disabled Ramblers
Aims to improve countryside access for disabled people and organises regular rambles and visits.

Equine Ramblers
A website for long distance horseriding in the UK.

Go4AWalk
A website to help you find your perfect walk.

Harvey Maps
Maps for walking, hiking, rambling and cycling

The Long Distance Walkers Association
The LDWA is an association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas. The association's aim is to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking.

Lost Bridleways
Lost Bridleways has an interest in reclaiming lost bridleway routes.

Ministry of Defence, Public Access
Find out what walks are available nationwide on the MOD's public access website.

National Council for Metal Detecting
Information on clubs, membership, the Treasure Act, and everything else you need to know about the hobby and the National Council for Metal Detecting.

National Federation of Bridleway Associations
The Federation is the only national organization exclusively concerned with bridleways and ridden access to the countryside, and with getting a better deal for bridleway riders.

National Trails of UK
Thirteen long distance routes have been designated as National Trails in England, of which eleven have been fully developed, two of which are in the process of being completed. In this website you will find information about all of National Trails in the UK.

Ordnance Survey
The recognised market leader, Ordnance Survey has been providing accurate, reliable and detailed geographic information for more than 200 years. For maps of anywhere in the UK, visit this site.

Outdoor Industries Association
This site is an entry point to everything connected with the great outdoors, be it trade or consumer.

Railway Ramblers
Aim to discover and explore old railway lines and to promote their use as footpaths and cycle tracks.

The Ramblers' Association
Britain's biggest walking charity. The Ramblers' Association have been working for 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales.

Regatta Clothing
Countryside Code Sponsor.

Ride UK
This website gives details about the National Bridleroute Network, created by the British Horse Society, and provides help to choose the best rides in your area.

Royal Yachting Association
The UK's national organisation representing the interests of everyone who goes boating for pleasure.

Sport England
Promotes and invests in sport and is responsible for delivering the Government's sporting objectives.

Sustrans
Sustrans (Sustainable Transport) champions the National Cycle Network and actively encourages people to walk and cycle more.

Transport 2000
A national campaign that promotes environmental and sustainable transport.

Walking Routes
This website provides hundreds of links to thousands of walks.

Walking World
Britain’s largest online walking guide.

Walking the Way to Health Initiative
An initiative of the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside Agency. The initiative aims to get more people walking in their own communities, especially those who take little exercise or live in areas of poor health.

Toll Rides (off-road) Trust
The need for safe off-road riding became greater as roads became busier. TROT became a Registered Charity to emphasise that it is a local community led scheme – with all profits going towards opening new safe networks.

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