Scotland is very lucky as it has a very good system of free responsible access to our outdoor areas. Not everywhere is as lucky Our close neighbours in England and Wales are not so lucky. In fact you could say the access rules are antiquated and the attitudes of some river users are frankly quite sickening. People should have access to walk swim or paddle along the great rivers and streams after all they are a natural resource that is far older than the so called owners. Imagine my disgust when I heard that one river user has been arrested and out on bail for daring to paddle a river without paying money for the priveledge. What makes it even more shocking is the fact that the person pressing the charges is not some stuffy old Lord of the Manor or awkward fishing syndicate it is in fact another whitewater user. Check out this link for more info http://www.netscribes.co.uk/stuff/jj/Rafting%20Canoeing%20White%20Water%20Rafting%20and%20other%20Outdoor%20Activities%20at%20JJ%20Canoeing%20and%20Rafting.htm 

Or have a look at this thread on the  http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38104&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Maybe one way everyone will be as lucky as the Scottish. But until then dont let the bastards grind you down.