Disappearing Paths

This came in my inbox today.  We were challenged on a public right of way on my ride today so I do intend to respond.  If any other wayfarers have memories of disappeared paths e.g. the one accessed through a hole in the fence at the boundary of the golf course north of Cobham and crossing the R. Mole through ....  Farm - sorry can't remember name - please respond.


Did you see BBC Breakfast this morning?
It showed two historic paths that are set to disappear in 2026, because they’re not on the map. There are thousands of similar paths across the country that are also at risk.  
For over three years, we’ve been working with landowners and councils to come up with plans which would make it easier to add paths to the map.  
There is now a small group of MPs going through each of our plans, line by line, and deciding if they should become law or if they should be changed.
We need these MPs to be in no doubt about the importance of historic paths. I need your help to do this.
We want to gather together thoughts, stories and memories from people about why they value our historic network of footpaths. We will then present these to MPs so they can see why our footpaths should have a future.

The committee of MPs is meeting again next Tuesday. We have less than a week to collect as many views as possible. Please share your story today.
Many thanks,


Nicky Philpott

Author: Steph