Everyone will have the opportunity to take part in outdoor recreation as a healthy and environmentally sound leisure activity that provides a sense of well-being both near their homes and in the countryside.
Keep up traditions The tradition of outdoor recreation based on the right of access to uncultivated land will be kept up by all sections of the population.
Public attitudes to and knowledge of rights and responsibilities in the countryside
Proportion of the population who take part in outdoor recreation activities
Encourage young people Children and young people will be given the opportunity to develop skills in outdoor recreation activities
Proportion of children and young people who take part in outdoor recreation activities
Safeguard valuable areas Areas of value for outdoor recreation will be safeguarded so that environmentally friendly access and passage and harvesting of natural resources is promoted and the natural resource base is maintained.
Number of areas set aside for outdoor recreation by the public authorities
Proportion of the coastline within 100 m of the shore with public access
Ensure easy access to nearby recreation areas Near housing, schools and day care centres, there will be adequate opportunities for safe access and play and other activities in a varied and continuous green structure, and ready access to surrounding areas of countryside.
Proportion of homes, schools and day care centres with safe access to play and recreation areas (minimum size 0.5 hectares) within a distance of 200 metres
Larger green areas locally