Natural England

Area

Research studies (2 per area)

Northumberland / Newcastle-upon-Tyne / Northumberland National Park

(part of whole in each case)

Study of condition of network, and use and demand study

Cheshire

(North - south swathe, area of Weaver Valley Regional Park)  

Study of health benefits from ROW, and links between ROW improvements and sustainable travel

York

(whole authority area)

Study of needs of the disabled, and the wider network of routes

Bedfordshire

(whole county)

Study of economic benefits from ROW, and the needs of walkers 

Dorset

(“Blackmore Vale”, isolated area in north and west of county)

Study of access to the countryside and access to services

Nottinghamshire

( Sherwood or Greenwood area)

Study of recreation needs, and needs of lawful vehicular users

Hampshire

(“Forests” of Bere and Eversley)

Study of needs of horse riders, and use and demand study.   (Separate study of walking festivals)

Shropshire / Telford

Study of consultation methods, and needs of cyclists and horse riders