Reporting Problems           Back to WBPA Home Page

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.  

• It is most important that all problems are reported
• Safety issues should be addressed quickly
• Many issues will be addressed over the next three years by the Public Paths Improvement Programme
• The more you report, the County Council will be made further aware of the difficulties faced by riders

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