About us

Hampshire Countryside Access Forum is a group of local people interested in countryside recreation who meet 4-6 times a year to advise the three councils on improving opportunities to enjoy Hampshire's countryside and coast.

Choose the Forum members' page from the list to the left to see information on each member's background and interests.

See the minutes and agendas page for information on what the forum has been discussing and the advice it has given. This includes advice on Rights of Way Improvement Plans and details of 'access land' which now carries a public right for walking. Agendas have covered a large variety of topics, from advising on Hampshire County Council's policies and strategies to influencing national legislation and working with Parish Councils through the Small Grants Scheme and Parish Path Poll.

The agenda for upcoming meetings is usually available 10 days before the meeting, and we would welcome your views on the items to be discussed through clicking on the 'Have your Say' link to the left.

The forum has a sub-group, the 'South Downs Access Forum' looking at issues specific to the South Downs - see the link on the left for information. 

For the New Forest area, the 'New Forest Access Forum' is the statutory group, appointed jointly by the National Park Authority and Hampshire County Council - see the link ion the left for information.