The
Footpaths Today
There
are 26 footpaths and bridle paths in the parish.
Unfortunately
most have fallen into dissrepair and currently there is only one
that is fully passable.
Whilst
all those footpaths are still rights of way, there is little signage
and anyone walking those paths should be aware of such dangers
as boggy patches. missing stiles and bridges, barbed wire etc.
For
all information on rights of way - what it means and what it allows
you to do etc. the Rights Of Way Act 2000 covers it all.
The full document is available to view via the links below.
The act is explained in simple terms on the page on the DEFRA
website.
The
Future of the Footpaths
Restoring
footpaths to a fully usable state is a project in itself.
The project invloves volunteers working with Cornwall County Council
Rangers and other groups.
Grants are available so the cost will be minimal.
The
task is under way and is being organised by Liz Gregory.
Progress
will be posted here.
Anyone
wanting more information or who would like to be involved or just
has something to relate:
please
contact
Liz Gregory by email or telephone 01840
261123
Anyone
wishing anything to be included on this site please contact
us
Footpaths
can also be regenerated as part of a Parish
Plan
The
following website gives information on the current state of specific
rights of way
bhsaccesscornwall.org.uk
See
below for links to more information on footpaths
Cornwall
County Council
All
matters concerning maintenance and upkeep of public rights of way
/ footpaths atc. are the responsibility of Cornawall County Council.
Cornwall
County Council Information is available via it's website:
Cornwall
County Council Path
Maintenance and Protection
The Senior Countryside Officer for CCC,
Rachel Young, can be contacted at:
ryoung@cornwall.gov.net
Ramblers
Association
Britain's
biggest walking charity. Working for over 70 years to promote
walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England,
Scotland and Wales.
Lots
of information on their website: www.ramblers.org.uk
Ramblers
in Cornwall
The Cornwall Ramblers website: www.racornwall.org.uk
The
local group is The Camel Ramblers who are responsible
for organisation of the Ramblers in North Cornwall.
For
information contact Ray Curtis-Clarke (walks secretary and membership
secretary) on 01208 812483
email:
raycurtis_clarke@hotmail.com
Or
visit the local website: www.racamelgroup.org.uk
for details of walks and lots more
Countryside
and Rights of Way Act 2000
visit:
Rights
of Way Act 2000
DEFRA
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Access
to open countryside: Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
