Event Details
Thursday 13 November 2025
10:00AM - 2:00PM
East Dunley Farm, Grittleton,
SN14 6PX
CLA Members: £45.00 Inc VAT
Non-Members: £55.00 Inc VAT
This seminar is tailored for CLA landowning members and rural professionals who own or manage land with public access.
With increasing public engagement in the countryside, staying informed on access responsibilities is vital. This session will cover the latest in public access policy and best practice, helping you stay up to date with:
- Legislative changes
- Rights of way issues
- Practical land management considerations
- Legal liability and signage requirements
You'll also hear directly from CLA experts and legal professionals, and have valuable opportunities to network with fellow landowners and advisers.
Proposed Programme
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 – 10:25 | Coffee & Networking |
| 10:25 – 10:30 | Chairman’s Welcome |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Estate Case Study Speaker tbc |
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Blame Game: Public Access & Liability Issues
Who is responsible if someone gets injured on your land? What duty of care is owed to users and visitors? Includes tackling livestock issues and appropriate signage
Speaker: Andrew Gillett, Chief Legal Adviser, CLA |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | Coffee Break |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Defence of the Realm: Fighting a Claimed Right of Way
Learn how to object to a right of way claim, protect your land against future claims, and understand the DMMO (Definitive Map Modification Order) process. (Speaker tbc) |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Yes Minister: A Look Forward at Access Policy
Explore upcoming developments in access policy, including the Government’s Green Paper and Spending Review.
Speaker: Claire Wright, National Access Adviser, CLA |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Buffet Lunch |
| 13:00 onwards | Optional Walking Tour
Join our host, Jonny Walker, for a walk around the site to discuss on-the-ground public access challenges. |
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Important Information
Please note: The optional site visit will include walking on uneven ground.
If you have any mobility concerns, please contact the CLA South West office in advance to discuss arrangements.
We also recommend dressing appropriately for the weather.
Bookings for this event will open soon