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Seventy-one percent of riverbanks in England are off-limits to the public, leaving most inland waters effectively closed off — even as heatwaves drive demand for cooling spots in nature. Campaigners push for a new law guaranteeing responsible access to both land and water, arguing that current “river walks” don’t unlock actual public access. With ninety-six percent of rivers lacking legal rights for swimming or paddling, and popular trails forced miles from the water’s edge, the disconnect between public desire and restricted access is stark — and the fight for open rivers is far from over.

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