I am always keen to support efforts aimed at promoting exercise, and walking in Britain's magnificent countryside is an excellent way to get and stay fit. Being outdoors and enjoying nature benefits people physically and mentally, so it is important to protect access to the countryside.

Our network of public rights of ways plays an important role in this effort, so the process of recording them is being simplified to ensure no historic rights of way are lost.  Work is also ongoing with Natural England to establish the England Coast Path.

The vote to leave the EU, which includes the Common Agricultural Policy, means we have an unprecedented opportunity to design policies tailored to our needs. The Secretary of State will shortly launch a consultation exercise that will give all interested parties the chance to share their views and ambitions for the future. This will provide an ideal opportunity for the Ramblers' call for a Walking Britain to be heard.