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ARE YOU PUTTING UP WITH OVERGROWN, BLOCKED, UNSAFE OR UNUSABLE BRIDLEWAYS?
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
1. IF OVERGROWN:
CONTACT
YOUR PARISH COUNCIL
in the first instance
(most parish councils are paid to keep your paths clear by
the County Council under the "Local Maintenance Project". It is important
that your local parish council is aware that riders do rely on using use the
bridleways). A list of parish council contacts may be found via the County Council
web site. http://cwic.cornwall.gov.uk/cwic-sql/pc_lst.asp
If you are not satisfied with the response please contact the County Council
2. IF BLOCKED:
REPORT IT TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL
3. IF UNSAFE, DIFFICULT GATES, OR UNRIDABLE SURFACE:
REPORT IT TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL
4. It is important to note that the County Council Can only deal with problems on definitive rights of way. ie Bridleways, Byways and Footpaths. See Rights of Way.
For Access problems on other than bridleways or byways See Ridden Paths.
Please also report problems and/or the council's response to WPBA
email: wpba@btinternet.com Please see our Bridleway Reports - We do need your information.
Report to the County Council via:
Telephone: 01872 222000.
Email: countryside@cornwall.gov.uk
Web: www.cornwall.gov.uk/countryside
Post: The Countryside
Service,Cornwall County Council,St. Clements Building,Old County Hall,Truro,
TR1 3AY