The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature was established in June 2025.

The group is Chaired by Andy McNae MP and Phil Brickell MP.

It’s purpose is to engage parliamentarians to act as champions for responsible outdoor recreation and the positive effects that come from access to nature.

Vision and Mission Statement: 

The APPG wants to encourage more people to have active lives and ensure we have accessible green and blue spaces.

Our vision is for a natural health service that is free and available for all.

Our mission is to promote policies and initiatives that:

• Address the inequity in access to the outdoors by expanding, and enhancing access rights so everyone, everywhere, can enjoy the benefits
• Enable more people to be more active, more often in natural places
• Promote responsible access and encourage everyone to respect, protect and enjoy natural places
• Celebrate the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature
• Unleash the potential for outdoor recreation to drive economic prosperity
• Encourage collaboration between government departments.

We will achieve this by:

• Conducting inquiries and research to inform policy development
• Engaging with stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives and expertise
• Raising awareness of the importance of outdoor recreation and access to nature through events and campaigns
• Influencing legislation and government strategies to prioritise investment in
  this area
• Monitoring the implementation of policies and holding decision-makers accountable.

Through our work, we aim to ensure that the benefits of outdoor recreation and access to nature are recognised as essential components of a thriving society, contributing to improved public health, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity.