The ANO does restrict vehicular and person access to "aerodromes". I am not sure whether "aerodrome" means a one that is licensed or would include a private farmers strip.
Not sure if the ANO applies to licenced or unlicenced aerodromes - its all a bit academic anyway in this case; unless Plod decide to charge the friend of the deceased chap who was with him.
If there is a right of way across any aerodrome, then pedestrians have a right to be there.
But here is a question - how does the right to roam affect this scenario?
Funny you should mention that, because I happened to be looking at "The Parish Notices" noticeboard in the village I live in (in Warwickshire) only last week (don't ask why!!
) - where there was a poster from the county council saying that less than 1% of the county was affected by "Right To Roam" legislation. A quick check on the website reveals that Long Marston isn't included; and I can't see a public right of way / footpath either.
Indeed anyone who operates to a private or unsecured site has to be cautious as to who might be lurking......
Accident or otherwise it is not a good day for aviation, hunting or antis.
Absolutely. A truly awful day for everyone!