WEBSITES The Ramblers' Association is a national organisation which exists to facilitate the enjoyment and discovery on foot of Britain's countryside. Click on an underlined name to reach the website
The Somerset Ramblers' Association area contains nine groups, of which seven are area based.
Central Government Websites  
Countryside Agency The Countryside Agency is the government’s adviser on access to the countryside.
Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs The Government Department responsible for legislation and policy regarding PROW and access to the Countryside.
English Heritage The Government agency responsible for making sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for.
English Nature The Government agency responsible for wildlife conservation and geology in England.
Environment Agency The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
Forestry Commission The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands
Highways Agency The Government agency responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England
Highway Code The Highway Code rules regarding horses and other animals
Land Registry The body that holds records of land ownership
Ordnance Survey The Government Mapping Agency
Planning Inspectorate The agency usually responsible for determining Public Path Orders and Definitive Map Modification Orders to which objections have been made
Other Useful Websites  
IPROW The institute of Public Rights of Way Officers is the professional body representing those involved in the management of public rights of way
National Trust The National Trust are a guardian fo the nationin the acquistion and protection of coastline, countryside and buildings
Open Spaces Society The Open Spaces Society protects common land and public rights of way 
CLA  The Country land and Business Association aims to be the leading organisation representing and supporting owners of land and businesses in rural communities
CTC The Uk's national cyclists' organisation
Pedestrian Association The champions of street and public spaces for people om foot
Joint Local Access Forum The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 placed aduty on Highway Authorities to form these forums
National Farmers Union The NFU is the democratic organisation for farmers and growers in England and Wales 
Forest of Avon The Forest of Avon is one of 12 Community Forests in England and covers 221 square miles in and around Bristol
Mendip Society Walks, talks, visits and other activities in the Mendip Area
Mendip Hills AONB  News, events, information and much more within this 198 square mile AONB
Quantock Hills AONB News, events, maps and much more within this 99 square mile AONB
YHA Everything to do with youth hostelling including booking beds