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The public was granted access to all seven of the Commons
2800 acres in 1930, by the 21st Baron Clinton. Since then,
the Estates have had a progressive attitude to public access
ahead of the new 'CROW' act. In fact, nearly 10 miles of permissive
paths and 1100 acres of forestry has been accessible to the
public for over 20 years. The Estates have created many new
footpaths linking current paths into circular walks.
Since the 1930's dedication,
locals and tourists alike have enjoyed the Commons. Access
is permitted for walkers, riders and cyclists, but not for
any motorised vehicle.
Other groups using the Commons
include the Royal Marines, who have a permanent endurance
course and grenade range there. The Commons have been used
for military training purposes since Napoleonic times. There
are still many old WW2 structures in place that may be unsafe.
For this reason the general public are urged not to approach
or enter any man-made structures on the Commons, or pick up
any suspicious looking objects.
Signs in all car parks
and at the main access points to the Commons outline the important
information that the public needs to be aware of before entering
the Commons. For
full details click here.
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