“Take then, smooth Path, this
tribute of my
love, Thou emblem pure of
legal liberty!”
William
Mason, Sonnet XII, to a Gravel Walk
Welcome to our website.
r u r a l r e c r e a t i o n is a grassroots campaigning body set up to put forward new social visions of the rural, exploring
what the rural means to people in the countryside, to people
in the cities, suburbs and subrurs.
We’re
particularly interested in expanding the borders of accessibility,
environmentalism & inclusivity and do so through action research
projects, both without and with authority, community and agency.
Follow the links on this page to find out what we're up to and if you'd like to get involved please drop us a line.
a strategic framework for eco-recreation in British Waters
Immersion: A strategic framework for eco-recreation
in British waters launches new vision of sustainable water cultures
in the 21st century - 80 page full report available.
- Sustainable fish protein - aquaculture meets lido
- Invasive species - voluntary public biosecurity
- Regenerating seaside towns - urban scuba
Following
on from this work we will be working with Aune Head Arts, the
National Marine Aquarium, the Marine Institute Plymouth, Childs
Sulzmann architects and Ginkgo Projects on three action research
projects in 2010, Immersible, Submersion, and Immersed. Partners, funders and volunteers are
being sought to assist with this project - contact us now to find out
more

seaside sports for the extremist
The
regeneration of Ilfracombe seafront has presented some unique
opportunities to support the creation of a new type of seaside
playground. Collaborating with North Devon District Council, Perfect
Moment, Gillespies landscape architects and Workhouse Design architects
we have put forward new ideas for this landscape of leisure, a virtual
and physical playing of the coast.
sustainable coastal tourism: oxymoron or acheivable aspiration ?
r u r a l r e c r e a t i o n will be working with eco-campaigners
Turn Lyme Green to see whether Lyme Regis in Dorset can lead the way in becoming less dependent on fossil fuels..
the seaside shanty town in Essex that's got the lot
We have recently launched the
Jaywick
Tourist Board - a DIY tourism intiative for the village of Jaywick on the
Essex coast. Take an internet, or audio, guided tour at
www.jaywicked.org. Take an audio tour of Jaywick's Flood Risk Assesmment or a google maps internet of points of interest.
Part of
Arcadia Revisited, this project which
will support residents and vistors in looking again at regeneration, tourism
and marshes. A new type of tourism of the community, for the community.
eco-tourism comes to Cumbria
For any who missed it
our project the Inclusive Path called on walkers in the Cumbrian fells
to reduce their footprint. Part of the FRED festival in Cumbria, the
project attracted hundreds of visitors. Have a look at their pictures -
more details on Inclusive Path
here...