by admin | 2 August 2008 | Statutory Access Rights
Horse riders are entitled to use paths, provided they act responsibly. Where there is a conflict between different kinds of users of a path, contact your local authority Access Officer to see if there may be a way of managing access to avoid conflict, e.g. encouraging...
by admin | 2 August 2008 | Statutory Access Rights
Landowners should not put up fences or signs to obstruct people from exercising their access rights. The local authority has power to remove signs like these, and to remove obstructions and recover the cost from the landowner. Contact your local...
by admin | 2 August 2008 | Statutory Access Rights
Yes. Access rights are very different. In England & Wales the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 applies. This gives rights of free access only in certain areas that are mapped, though you will be able to use rights of way elsewhere. In Scotland, on the...
by admin | 2 August 2008 | Statutory Access Rights
You should initially contact your local authority Access Officer. If you are not happy with the Council’s response or would like some advice, please get in touch with us.
by admin | 2 August 2008 | Statutory Access Rights
The Sheriff Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate where there are disputes that cannot be resolved locally about interpretation of what is responsible behaviour or where access rights apply.
by admin | 2 August 2008 | Statutory Access Rights
Local access forums are set up by local authorities. They bring together land managers, users, and others who are interested in access. Forums can advise their local authority about access and rights of way issues, and help to resolve any local problems.
