A number of forumites asked on The Hebden about our next event in July which we have run for the past two years. Unfortunately we have a problem with the route where it goes over open access land on Widdop Moor. The agent of the owner of the land insists that it is a concession that we go over this land whereas the law states we have a right to do so. Natural England who monitor open access land agree with our view and we have correspondence to support this. The agent will not agree to us going over the land in July because it will disperse the birds which they want to shoot in August. These are the bald facts. We do not want a confrontation and so are somewhat hesitant about going ahead as they could try to block the route and turn entrants back.
We have a completely new route partly planned and need shortly to make a decision. As soon as we do I shall post it on the forum.