Recreation and access

walking in the woodsBeing out and about in the countryside can have benefits for both people’s physical health and mental well being.  Providing appropriate access to the countryside, whether somebody comes from a deprived urban area or is a regular walker in the countryside, is an important part of countryside management.  Countryside Management Partnerships (CMPs) work in partnership with Public Rights of Way and Explore Kent to maintain public footpaths and bridleways and encourage access to the countryside.

With knowledge of the local area and links with communities and community groups, CMPs are able to provide:

  • guided walks
  • access furniture that encourages use by disabled people
  • healthy living programmes
  • guided walk leaflets
  • on-site interpretation and walks
  • controlling illegal access

 

Contact your local Countryside Management Partnership for more information.

Healthy living

CMPs work with a variety of partners to deliver healthy living programmes, healthy walks and activities.  Find out more about healthy living

Enjoying your countryside

Find out more about ways to get out into the countryside

 

Services for landowners

Find out more about ways to manage access to sites

 

Contact us

Countryside Management Partnerships
Invicta House
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XX

Envelope cmp@kent.gov.uk

Telephone08458 247600 (open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday)