I recently emailed the Cannock chase forestry commission asking if they had a policy regarding nudists/naturists this is there response
"There is no official policy but due to the high number so of visitors and access rights to Cannock Chase it would be deemed inappropriate for nudism/naturism to take place"
I've used Cannock chase for many years now and yes it is well used but there are a few places that see very few visitors, nude hiking is possible I've hiked naked during the week in the main forest and not seen a soul, there are more mountain bikes these days and they come upon you quickly but this is the same in most rural spots, I have never had any problems even on the few occasions when I've been seen
educating the textile world, for the most part can be summed up in the words of the old addage, " you can lead a horse to water, but , you cant make him sit down."
I've just found this blog, but did my first naked walk on Cannock Chase back on 25th March (a Wednesday). I was able to walk for most of the day without being seen, by avoiding the popular paths. My 'reward' for this was seeing and photographing several deer and a robin, quite apart from the lovely views and the natural reward of being naked.
I've been using the chase since the 70s and have only been seen a hand full of times I've walked for over 5 hours in early morning and not been seen
I guess you must know all the best (safest?) places to go then, by now. Perhaps we could get some organised walks going? I'd be happy to help.
yes I know where and when to walk forestry commission are working there at the moment tho so have to be a bit carful
Im thinking of organising a picnic over the chase in july sometime
as long as religion has a strong voice in government we will continue to slide back to the past. Ultimately seeing a return in institutions like the inquisition and witch trials.
Yes, that is exactly how minorities have achieved equality, by bowing to the wishes of the oppressive majority.
we will only change the views of the majority if we educate and not alienate them
I fully agree Derek.
I agree, I do believe education is important. And the U.S. senate voted twice in January that climate change, while real, was not caused by humans. Education in America is in terrible shape, and not by accident. Making laws based on offense is highly problematic, yet we continue to do it. At some point, I believe we have to demand our rights, asking politely for them rarely works.
I always cover up when i see people approaching it is the correct etiquette as we are in the minority
I hear you but you must at least respect others that use this area as they may not feel comfortable with a nude person. Last week Monday, the family and I invited my father in law for a walk in a fairly remote wilderness area. I spent most of the time nude. However we came across a group of hikers who did not appreciate my nudity. In fact the one guy that was ahead saw I was nude. A few minutes later he reapperaed and asked me if I was covered as there was ladies in their group. At this stage I had put on a pair of shorts. After walking past the group I removed my shorts again.
So in respect of others you may need to cover up.
I know what you mean Brent, I went through similar events. Yet Im not completely sure it is a matter of respect. Thats because Im not sure that the right not to see someone naked is a right at all. To me is infact like asking all dogs to be painted red so not to offend the ones who dont like them black.
Nature made me naked, shouldnt I ask my fellows to respect that?
Unfortunately in our current day and age the general population looks upon nakedness with various negative connotations. It may take a while for them to see the light.
In some countries homosexuality carries a prison sentence whilst in other you a free to marry your life partner. But if you think of about 10 years back, homosexual marriages in most countries were illegal. I'm sure that the argument they used is similar to yours – "shouldn't I ask my fellows to respect that?"
So I maintain that out of respect we, the minority and not accepted in mainstream yet, should respect others. After all respecting others in this situation is, I believe, the right thing to do.
In your own house it's another story!