New Bridleway.

[jendan]

I have been approached by a County Council footpath officer to create a new bridleway in one of my fields.It will connect an existing one, and go from a farm cottage up to a main public highway,and will be about 320 metres long.The cottage has no road or track going to it at the moment,but a road going to it is something we have always wanted to put in place.The footpath officer said they could possibly help with the cost in the form of "compensation" to allow a new bridleway to be created.I think there will be pros and cons both ways.Does anyone know,or have had any experience of this,and how much compensation they might pay?

 

[willdevon]

Your farm cottage 9if ever you decide to sell it) might well be devalued by a bridle path going past it. Also an increased security risk to farm cottage ...

 

[jendan]

Your farm cottage 9if ever you decide to sell it) might well be devalued by a bridle path going past it. Also an increased security risk to farm cottage ...

The existing bridleway already goes right past it.

 

[farmerm]

I would steer well clear!

 

[jendan]

I would steer well clear!

Have you had a bad experience?

 

[nick...]

Id avoid at all costs if I was you.bad enough getting cyclists on footpaths which they are not allowed to do,along with dog sh!t everywhere as it’s not picked up cos no one sees it being deposited or even bagged up and thrown in the hedge.makes me really angry
Nick...

 

[7610 super q]

I'd rather dip my todger in used engine oil and set fire to it rather than allow another ROW.

 

[nick...]

I'd rather dip my todger in used engine oil and set fire to it rather than allow another ROW.

Bit extreme but with you on this.nothing like loads of dobbins churning up the ground when it’s wet then complaining about it and council expect you to put it right.only two words for the council.first one sounds like duck and the second is off
Nick...

 

[jendan]

I'd rather dip my todger in used engine oil and set fire to it rather than allow another ROW.

So you both think its a bad idea then.......

 

[farmerm]

Have you had a bad experience?

No, other than D of E students that forever leave gates open and litter as they go. I don't need any more rights of way, folk are not able to keep on or respect the existing ones! Once a ROW is in place it is there forever, there is no going back. If the council are really keen maybe a permissive route could be negotiated, just take care to ensure it does not default to a ROW. I would not volunteer a ROW.

 

[chaffcutter]

Problem is that the off roading fraternity on either trail bikes or whatever seem to think that a bridle way is the same as a green lane. You might end up with a churned up muddy track.

 

[Tarw Coch]

I'd rather dip my todger in used engine oil and set fire to it rather than allow another ROW.

I completely agree.............,,if only because i know used engine oil doesn’t catch light easily

 

[jendan]

Problem is that the off roading fraternity on either trail bikes or whatever seem to think that a bridle way is the same as a green lane. You might end up with a churned up muddy track.

Good point! The comments are already putting me off this big style.

 

[Goweresque]

The existing bridleway already goes right past it.

But presumably the new section would increase that traffic, because there must be a demand for access towards the main road that currently can't be satisfied. They wouldn't be prepared to pay compensation for creating a new bridleway if there wasn't a lot of people asking for one.

You've also got to consider that if you create a new access road to the cottage that the bridleway also goes along you would never be able to secure the access to the cottage, it would always have to be open for horse and foot traffic. Which in turn could make it difficult to prevent unauthorised vehicular access too.

 

[jendan]

But presumably the new section would increase that traffic, because there must be a demand for access towards the main road that currently can't be satisfied. They wouldn't be prepared to pay compensation for creating a new bridleway if there wasn't a lot of people asking for one.

You've also got to consider that if you create a new access road to the cottage that the bridleway also goes along you would never be able to secure the access to the cottage, it would always have to be open for horse and foot traffic. Which in turn could make it difficult to prevent unauthorised vehicular access too.

Yes,you are right.It was dawning on me that more legal access would create problems.There is a bit more history to it as the existing bridleway continues down through the farm,and i have already given a permissive diversion route away from the farm,and expunge the old one.

 

[Dr. Alkathene]

You would have to be mad to agree to it. Walkers, dog walkers, dog sh!t, loose dogs, churned up by nags. Nag riders fancying a gallop round fields. Feckin cyclists, motorbikes, 4x4’s plus easier access for pikies and poachers. Oh and fly tipping

 

[Tarw Coch]

Not sure how much it would be worth to allow a right of way across your land but I’m sure there are plenty who would pay good money to have them removed.

 

[betweenthelines]

The whole idea of "creating" any sort of R o W is ridiculous. Existing R o W's started as paths that locals needed to use to get to work Church etc.

Creating a new one for leisure purposes is akin to someone saying "can we just turn your field into a football stadium.

 

[Danllan]

@jendan I know we've had our differences, but I wouldn't wish an extra ROW on you!

As has already been stated above, these things are almost impossible to remove once in place, even altering a route by a small amount can cost a lot and once in place you have no right to exclude anyone without a Court Order against them; there can be no benefit accruing that will outweigh all the minuses. (Additional insurance expense?)

It seems you are being swayed toward not going for this, I hope that is the case.

 

[Still Farming]

Authorities are strapped for cash.
Usually voluntary organisations fit gates and stiles, cut back etc.etc
Can't see much compo plus both legal fees etc etc.
Think their just getting their house in order for deadlines that was announced recently to keep these open possibly too?
Check all first .
But,public access , horse rider access as stated can and is a nightmare maybe?