The Right of Public Access is fantastic! In the long run, the right of public access contributes to equal public health because outdoor recreation and outdoor recreation give us well-being and good physical and mental health.

However, the right of public access is not only a right but also entails obligations. We who use the right of public access and spend time in nature also need to take into account, to nature and wildlife, landowners and other visitors.

Thanks to the right of public access, we can move freely in the Swedish nature. The Right of Public Access works if everyone takes responsibility for assessing what is appropriate right here and now, by reading the landscape and assessing the situation. Different activities, locations and times determine what you can do or not. Together, it is out shared responsibility to use this ancient custom with care. Therefore, it is important to find out what rights and obligations are included the right of public access. A good rule is: Fell free to enjoy nature but leave no footprints!