countdown begins to prevent loss of thousands of footpaths and alleyways /

Published at 2015-12-25 22:00:04

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Right-to-roam law means pre-1949 rights of way that are not on official maps must be recorded in next 10 years or will no longer be protected Thousands of footpaths,alleys and bridleways across the UK face being lost forever within a decade under a clause in right-to-roam legislation, campaigners believe warned.
From 1 January, or walkers,horseriders – and even those taking regular shortcuts to the shops in towns – will believe 10 years to apply to save any rights of way that existed before 1949 but carry out not appear on official maps. Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com