Right to Roam, which campaigns for public access, is organising a two-hour hike along the Wensum to demand the government change laws to ensure all rivers are opened up.

Walkers will trespass along a section of the chalk river in Lyng, about 15 miles west of Norwich, with similar protests planned across the country.

Views along the River Wensum. The view along Quay Side and Fye Bridge from Whitefriars Bridge. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley)

The demonstrations have been organised in response to Labour's pledge to create nine new river walks, one in each region of England.

Right to Roam say the plans would be a "logistical nightmare" due to ministers having to negotiate permissive access agreements with too many landowners.

Research conducted by the group found the Dart River in Devon has 108 alone.

Instead, the group is demanding all riverside walks are opened up to the public and is calling for the government to pass new legislation for this.

A walker enjoying the sunshine and the view by the River........

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