Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 89312

Rivers: Walking

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal DemocratEpsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will take steps to create new river trails for multi-use access.

Answer

Mary Creagh
The Government recognises the importance of supporting access to nature, including along our rivers. We are actively engaging with stakeholders to identify suitable locations for the nine new national river walks. Wherever possible, we aim to incorporate ...

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