Folly Farm path rerouted and proposed path in Ruscombe

At Development Control meeting last week the change to the footpath at Park End, Paganhill up through Folly Farm was discussed.

I had not been aware of this proposed change until getting the paperwork for this meeting - it apparently was discussed before my election and I have not walked that route recently to see any notices. No objections were received for this change from the Town Council, Ramblers or neighbours. The County approved the change and when it came to the vote last week I was a lone voice against the change.

In my view the new route means more walking up and down to meet the existing path along the brook and it is not a necessary change. I would have preferred to see it retained.

See details and map


Ruscombe field path

In contrast an additional footpath is being proposed in the same valley at Paganhill across the Ruscombe fields - this is further up than the Folly Farm route. This route has been walked for as long as people can remember so is really only confirming a route that already exists.

See map

What are your rights:
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=353