THE final maps showing rights of access have been published by the Countryside Agency. The maps for Area 6 ? the South West of England ? have been published under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. They include the areas where there will be a new right of access on foot from August 28. The maps have been amended following appeals against the earlier provisional maps. The conclusive maps can be seen at the High Moorland Visitor Centre in Princetown or are available on the internet at http://www.openaccess.gov.uk/S4/html/regional/6/r6.htm">www.openaccess.gov.uk/S4/html/regional/6/r6.htm Dartmoor National Park Authority said it was anticipated that almost 3,000 hectares of land would be available for new public access from the August date. Public access to Dartmoor?s common land was previously secured through the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 and to some other areas through a number of access agreements. The walking opportunities on Dartmoor will thus be enhanced. The authority reminds walkers that it is important to understand their rights and responsibities with regard to the different types of access land on the moor. A new DNPA leaflet ? Walking on Dartmoor ? will be available from mid-August. Further information is available at http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk">www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk or http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk">www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk