Could one not walk up to this beach by foot following the road built? I ask this because the article said the previous owner charged for parking not access. If

Could one not walk up to this beach by foot following the road built? I ask this because the article said the previous owner charged for parking not access. If so I don't agree with the judges assessment because that would mean anyone from the public could just walk to this beach and use it as they are arguing it has always been open to the public which seems true to me from what I've read.