Hertfordshire & North Middlesex Area of the Ramblers' Association

footpaths
 
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Footpaths

Hertfordshire is one of the more enlightened counties concerning public rights of way; most are clearly marked.

The main problem is the non-reinstatement of cross field paths after ploughing or cropping or allowing crops to grow on them. The second major problem is the ploughing up of paths on the edges of fields. Both these practices are illegal and should be reported.

Other problems may include broken stiles, obstructions by fallen trees or overgrowth, damaged or vanished signs........

If you wish to report a problem you have encountered when out walking in the countryside, you may contact one of the local members (list below) or use a Path Problem Report form - this is located on the Ramblers' Association Use Your Paths website; this is passed on to us.

Grid references are a good way of identifying an exact location. We have a simple guide on how to work it out.

National and local contacts:

The Ramblers Central Office
2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW
tel: Tel +44 (0)207 339 8500
email: ramblers@ramblers.org.uk

North Herts District, Stevenage Borough
David Allard
8 Chilcourt, Royston, Herts, SG8 9DD
tel: 01763 242 677
email: david.allard@ntlworld.com

Hertsmere Borough
Chris Beney
tel: 01923 211 113
email: chrisbeney@badfa.org.uk

St Albans City & District
Philip Escritt 
tel: 01727 866743
email: escritt@waitrose.com 

Broxbourne Borough, East Herts District, Welwyn, Hatfield
Chris Pagan
tel: 01920 461 712 

Dacorum Borough, Three Rivers District, Watford Borough
John Rowe
Tel: 01442 862 619
email: johnm.rowe@virgin.net

London Boroughs
Haringey

Chris Barker
tel: 020 8347 7684
email: c.barker@lineone.net

Barnet
Joe Cohen
tel: 020 8440 1152
email: jr.cohen@btinternet.com

Enfield
Mark Fenton
tel: 020 8360 5128
email: markfenton2@aol.com

 

Email: walking@ramblers-herts-northmiddlesex.org.uk

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Wild garlic, near River Beane, Stapleford
Wild garlic, near River Beane, Stapleford