To be prosecuted for trespass the land owner has to prove intentional damage (I believe I'm right is saying?)
So how does 'trespass' apply to rivers where 'damage' is pretty much impossible?
There can be no trespass on rivers they belong to all of us, you can be however prosecuted for trespass crossing the land to get on and off a river if there is no access agreement in place.
Did you know that the EA normally owns 3' either side of a river?
Of course if we adopted the Scottish philosophy on access there would never be a problem in England or Wales!
Thanks Graeme, thats interesting.... I can see more fun in this pastime than I expected
there's about 4" to 6" of snow were I am & it's a real Xmas scene to boot.
sorry wrong posted in the wrong thread.
(17-12-09 09:22 PM)Magic Bus Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Graeme, thats interesting.... I can see more fun in this pastime than I expected
You should also be aware of Aggravated Trespass....
Get out of your boat to deal with an abusive Fisherperson/Landowner and the courts won't be kind to you...
Cheers
Red.