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Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film
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Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film

The Guardian · May 2, 2026, 6:00 AM

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  • Our Land explores the rise of the right to roam movement in England.
  • Our Land, a film whose title is a nod to the protest song by Woody Guthrie, explores the rise of the right to roam movement in England.
  • View image in fullscreenConfrontation during the Kinder Scout mass trespass in 1932.

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Hikers in Kendal. Our Land explores the rise of the right to roam movement in England. Photograph: Supplied View image in fullscreen Hikers in Kendal. Our Land explores the rise of the right to roam movement in England. Photograph: Supplied Land rights Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of land

Prefer the Guardian on Google Anger and momentum are building for Scottish style rights of access to mountains, meadows, rivers and woodlands in England where the public is allowed on just 8% of land, a new documentary suggests.

Our Land, a film whose title is a nod to the protest song by Woody Guthrie, explores the rise of the right to roam movement in England.

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