CXCS Misinformation

[Steevo]

Is it me, or have the supposed "experts" at CXCS got this totally wrong and are just encouraging mis-information?

Footpaths on your farm: What are the rules?

Most landowners have some form of public right of way going through their land, whether it is a footpath, bridleway, or byway.

cxcs.co.uk

One of the biggest bits that stick out at me is:

Although most fields have footpaths or bridleways, there is also a ‘right to responsible access’ this means people are not restricted to using public rights of way, they are able to walk across uncropped fields where no path exists. However, the ‘right to responsible access’ is suspended as soon as a crop has been sown, walkers must keep to the field edge at this time.

 

[Badshot]

Totally wrong in England.
Just emailed them about it.

 

[upnortheast]

they are able to walk across uncropped fields where no path exists.

I can see some intersting discussions on the definition of "uncropped "

 

[Steevo]

Totally wrong in England.
Just emailed them about it.

I also find it interesting that they choose to say:


Landowners are responsible for keeping footpaths clear.
Any vegetation that could obstruct a route must be cut back (3m for bridleways and 1.5m for footpaths)

My understanding is that landowners are responsible for vegetation encroaching from the side, and any crops (other than grass) planted on the path.
But the Highway Authority are responsible for any weeds growing on the surface of the path itself.


Everyone seems to want to forget about that last bit, including the highway authority......and instead fall back on the assumption that the landowner is responsible. Even CXCS here are allowing that to exist by not making it clear to the farmer/landowner where there responsibilities start and end. I thought that was rather disappointing.

 

[Tarw Coch]

I also find it interesting that they choose to say:


Landowners are responsible for keeping footpaths clear.
Any vegetation that could obstruct a route must be cut back (3m for bridleways and 1.5m for footpaths)

My understanding is that landowners are responsible for vegetation encroaching from the side, and any crops (other than grass) planted on the path.
But the Highway Authority are responsible for any weeds growing on the surface of the path itself.


Everyone seems to want to forget about that last bit, including the highway authority......and instead fall back on the assumption that the landowner is responsible. Even CXCS here are allowing that to exist by not making it clear to the farmer/landowner where there responsibilities start and end. I thought that was rather disappointing.

I thought it was 1m for a footpath but might be 1.5 for a field edge path

 

[Tarw Coch]

Is it me, or have the supposed "experts" at CXCS got this totally wrong and are just encouraging mis-information?

Footpaths on your farm: What are the rules?

Most landowners have some form of public right of way going through their land, whether it is a footpath, bridleway, or byway.

cxcs.co.uk

One of the biggest bits that stick out at me is:

Although most fields have footpaths or bridleways, there is also a ‘right to responsible access’ this means people are not restricted to using public rights of way, they are able to walk across uncropped fields where no path exists. However, the ‘right to responsible access’ is suspended as soon as a crop has been sown, walkers must keep to the field edge at this time.

Sounds more like it’s been written by some militant ramblers who are pushing the boundaries rather than a firm that is supposed to be looking after farmers interests

 

[essex man]

I thought it was 1m for a footpath but might be 1.5 for a field edge path

Yep, it is.

 

[devonbeef]

Is it me, or have the supposed "experts" at CXCS got this totally wrong and are just encouraging mis-information?

Footpaths on your farm: What are the rules?

Most landowners have some form of public right of way going through their land, whether it is a footpath, bridleway, or byway.

cxcs.co.uk

One of the biggest bits that stick out at me is:

Although most fields have footpaths or bridleways, there is also a ‘right to responsible access’ this means people are not restricted to using public rights of way, they are able to walk across uncropped fields where no path exists. However, the ‘right to responsible access’ is suspended as soon as a crop has been sown, walkers must keep to the field edge at this time.

nonsense

 

[Exfarmer]

They are conflating the fact the Law of trespass which forces the owner of the property to prove damage to property by the trespass of anyone to gain damages. As we know this extremely difficult for most landowners unless they can show crops being knocked down