We must ensure the protection, maintenance and extension of our public path network. Paths, which are a part of our history, give people certainty of access. #RightsOfWay #Access #Cerdded https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/how-we-can-win-a-more-open-england/

An impromptu Slow Ways adventure today from Haverfordwest to Newgale. A quiet & peaceful walk on quiet undulating roads. The one section off road was a well maintained, accessible Right Of Way. Nice stop at Nolton Haven for a swim. #Haverfordwest #Welsh #Hwlffordd #Newgale #SirBenfro #WildSwim #Slowways #Beach #Holiday #NoltonHaven #Cymraeg #Cymru #Wales #RightsOfWay #Footpath #Llwybr #Cerdded

@HeavenlyPossum #rightsOfWay

'Public to lose access to thousands of miles of paths after landowner lobbying'

'Exclusive: Government U-turned on vow to abolish deadline for registering paths in England after letter from landowners'

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/public-access-paths-lost-landowners-lobby-government-therese-coffey-england/

I wonder how many of those landowners are descendants of the #Norman invaders?

#RightsOfWay #England #UK #Government #LandOwners

Coleford Welcomes Walkers (CWW) recently participated in Charles III coronation weekend by organising an event for the Big Help Out.

The Milkwall to Coleford Cycle track was in need of some TLC. Volunteers gathered to undertake repairs.

The towns mayor Nick Penny said of the work, “Thank you very much for all that you continue to do for the town of Coleford”,

More info: https://colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk/

#WalkersAreWelcome #Coleford #RightsofWay #Community #ForestOfDean #Walking #Safety

Environment minister breaks government pledge to save historic paths

Walkers are Welcome shares the deep disappointment, anger and frustration at the latest government volte face – backtracking on the promise made only last year to abandon the 1 January 2026 cut off date to register historic rights of way.

https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/2023/03/environment-minister-breaks-government-pledge-to-save-historic-paths/

#WalkersAreWelcome #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #2031 #LobbyMP

#RightsOfWay
Why does this govt consistently prioritise the desires of the rich over the rights of ordinary people?
#ToryScumbags
Fears England risks losing historical footpaths forever in government U-turn | Walking | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/mar/22/government-accused-u-turn-england-footpath-promise

Walkers are Welcome Town - Meltham

Meltham is a small town in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. It lies in the Holme Valley, below Wessenden Moor, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It's surrounded by a network of public rights of way, including several waymarked and documented routes. It is 2.7 miles from the Pennine Way.

https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/waw-towns-l-n/waw/58

#WalkersAreWelcome #Meltham #Kirklees #Yorkshire #PeakDistrict #NationalPark #WessendenMoor #Wessenden #RightsofWay

Threatened Irwell riverside path to remain open after all.

A developer has scrapped plans to divert a 300-year-old riverside footpath through a hotel lobby after a public outcry that a right of way was being “stolen” and “sacrificed for private gain”.

L&G now guarantees that “from the hotel opening date the towpath shall be dedicated as highway for use by pedestrians for public access in perpetuity”.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/25/plan-to-build-over-salford-riverside-footpath-dropped-after-outcry

#Salford #Manchester #Irwell #Footpaths #RightsOfWay

@Melinda @scozmos

Please ensure that you report any broken stiles or blocked rights of way to the local authority. They can't do anything about it if they don't know!
I've just reported the below to my local authority in the Vale of Glamorgan.

#ReportIt #RightsOfWay

Rights of way survey completed last night in the Vale of Glamorgan. Beautiful sunset but stiles in poor condition and access ‘challenging’. All issues reported to the council. #ReportIt #ValeOfGlamorgan #Llandow #Wick #Llandw #Cymru #Wales #RightsOfWay #Sunset #Tuesday #TuesdayPic

A minor issue identified during a rights of survey in Bro Morgannwg at Llandw. The bridge has disappeared so a little paddle and a hop skip and jump was required to cross. #ValeOfGlamorgan #RightsOfWay #LlwybrCerdded #WetFeet #Cymru #Wales

Rights of way survey underway in Llandw, already have battles with blocked stiles and electric fences. #RightsOfWay #ValeOfGlamorgan #Llandow #Llandw #BroMorgannwg

Wanted! Looking for companies and individuals who know how to fix this.

I want to connect with you to discuss such matters.

Small projects available, plus larger tenders soon.

Connect or contact me.

#projects #rightsofway #footpath #bridleway #activetravel #ELMS #PROW

Walkers are Welcome Town - Overton

Overton Walkers are Welcome identified a new circular route after getting permission from the Landowner to walk on the land.

The first walk took place, and everyone agreed it was a very enjoyable walk. They say they will do this again - hopefully a permissive path can be agreed!

https://walkersarewelcome.org.uk/2022/12/overton-hampshire-special-walk/

#WalkersAreWelcome #Overton #Hampshire #RightsOfWay #PermissivePath #Walking

Successful day surveying rights of way in City, Vale of Glamorgan. The rain stayed away, the sun thought about coming out and the routes were excellent quality. #RightsOfWay #LlwybrTroed #Footpath #Wales #Cymru #Sunday #sundayfun

Just learnt a fantastic story during my footpath survey of an old 75 metre right of way used by Thaw Cottage and Ty Newydd (it’s not!) to fetch water from the well. It’s been reclaimed by nature now but needs to be restored. #History #Well #Dwr #RightsOfWay #SilentSunday #wales #LlwybrTroed #ValeOfGlamorgan

A stunning hollow along a bridleway has brightened my day in City. #RightsOfWay #FootpathSurvey #ValeOfGlamorgan #Llansannor #Wales #LlwybrTroed #Cymru

The highlight of my day surveying rights of way was definitely this amazing permissive byway/bridleway on the edge of Llansannor alongside a few ‘pop up’ lakes. #LlwybrTroed #Cymru #BroMorgannwg #Llansannor #Wales #RightsOfWay.

It’s been a disaster doing rights of way surveys today. Not only was the rain torrential, but the routes were in poor condition and/or blocked. Let’s hope the next set are better!
#Llansannor #RightsOfWay #Rain #cerdded #LlwybrTroed