How to Trespass is a photographic documentation of the Right to Roam campaign, created in collaboration with the Bristol Right to Roam group.

This work highlights the urgent need for land reform in England. Arbitrary and historically problematic land borders not only restrict free movement for people and wildlife but also facilitate environmental degradation, limiting access to natural spaces at a time when they are desperately needed.

Currently, 92% of England is off-limits to public access—a stark contrast to Scotland and many other countries with strong Right to Roam protections.
In an increasingly urbanized world grappling with a mental health crisis, reform is imperative to ensure equitable access to green spaces for all.

Taken over several months in 2024, How to Trespass documents the group’s protests and events, shedding light on the broader implications of restrictive access laws.
For example, estates like the Bathursts' in Cirencester—comprising over 30% of the public land in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)—have introduced entry charges despite prior promises of access “in perpetuity.”
This land, originally purchased using profits from the slave trade, exemplifies the intersection of historical injustices and contemporary barriers to public access.

Through this project, I aim to highlight the consequences of restrictive access laws and advocate for reform that holds landowners accountable, protects natural spaces, and ensures free and easy access for future generations.