Category Archives: Public paths

Defra’s double standards

Posted on 16/03/2023 by campaignerkate

The government fails to take an opportunity to revoke the 2026 cut off and instead tables amendments to delay the review of access maps. Continue reading →

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Noticing nature on Dadima’s Walk

Posted on 02/03/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined Dadima’s walk along the Ridgeway, taking photos and noticing nature, in enjoyable inter-generational company. Continue reading →

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Hoogstraten: just one of many

Posted on 10/02/2023 by campaignerkate

Twenty years after I cut the chain to reopen the blocked Hoogstraten footpath, there are still plenty of path problems. Continue reading →

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Rivers of change

Posted on 05/02/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined one of Dadima’s walks along the Thames and learnt of the creative and destructive power of rivers, in lovely company. Continue reading →

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A crumb from the £2.4-billion table

Posted on 27/01/2023 by campaignerkate

The environment secretary continues to ignore the need for public access to be funded through the environmental land management scheme, despite ministerial promises. Continue reading →

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A tribute to joyous Julie

Posted on 27/12/2022 by campaignerkate

Julie Boston, who died last October aged 88, was an indefatigable campaigner on many issues, and she inspired others to join her. Continue reading →

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Chaos at Kimble

Posted on 20/12/2022 by campaignerkate

The deplorable state of some of the paths at Kimble in Bucks. Continue reading →

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ELMS: access now ‘a matter of detail’

Posted on 07/12/2022 by campaignerkate

When Barry Gardiner MP questioned environment secretary Thérèse Coffey on access in ELMS he got some shabby replies. Continue reading →

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On the watershed

Posted on 30/11/2022 by campaignerkate

I walked with my friends Rob and Sheila Talbot from Winchcombe to Whittington in the Cotswolds AONB, exploring part of the forthcoming Coln Trail. Continue reading →

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Jack Burling, path defender

Posted on 27/11/2022 by campaignerkate

My friend Jack Burling, a staunch defender of public paths, died in March aged 86. Continue reading →

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