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15.12.16   Parish Paths Partnership Scheme:
Mrs Ros Davies, Liaison Officer of Devon County Council Public Rights of Way Department gave a talk on the Parish Paths Partnership (P3) scheme of which Ashford Parish Council is part. With the aid of a projector and slides, those present were advised that Ashford had been a P3 member for many years and the Public Rights of Way Department look after the Public Rights of Way including the South West Coast Path. There is 563km of unsurfaced roads, 224km of multi use route, e.g. cycle routes and two country parks. If the Rights of Way in Devon were placed end to end, they would stretch to New York. Rights of Way law is a mixture of common law and statute law and there are four types of Right of Way: Footpaths, Bridleways, Restricted Byways and Byways Open to all Traffic. These are recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement. Other items were covered such as the responsibilities of landowners, the role of Wardens, role of the P3 co-ordinator, typical Parish projects, grants made and Highway Authority powers.
Click HERE for a link to the P3 section of the Devon County Council website
All the walks listed here have been contributed by members of the community - they have been walked regularly and form part of the annual OS 'Walk your bridleways and footpaths programme' which aims to check routes and make sure the local authority are aware of any damage or the need to repair stiles etc.
All the walks have been graded by degree of difficulty as:
EASY: Usually dry and consisting of very easy walking along dry paths, minor tracks and metalled roads.
MEDIUM: Walking boots are suggested - route includes some wet ground, stiles and medium climbs.
DIFFICULT: Walking boots essential - route includes potentially wet ground, stiles, bridges and at least one demanding climb
To contribute your own favourite walk if not already shown here please send a brief description and map of the walk by clicking HERE
Walk 1 Map
Picture
Walk 1:  A short walk to the north and west of the village - spectacular views
Allow 45 minutes
EASY
Good footwear recommended if wet weater

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