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Written question asked by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Rivers: Walking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what criteria her Department will use to evaluate proposals for the nine new propossed national river walks.

Answer

The Government continues to progress plans to deliver nine new National River Walks across England, one in each region, to enhance access to nature. We will identify locations for the next tranche of river walks through a competition that will be launched before the end of 2026. We will give further details relating to the competition, selection and assessment criteria in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122450
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Walking Rivers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk