Lots of the footpaths round here actually went from farm to farm - one goes past our kitchen window. Lots of new comers don't like it, but make them apply formally for a diversion and get them to put proper access and signage on. This has happened a lot around here in the past 5 years, but you're still welcome in our garden!
The Peak and Northern Footpath Society do lots of work in resolving issues with footpaths in the Staffs/ Derbs/Yorks/ Lancs/ Merseyside area
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I emailed the Lancashire Country Cousil, and they requested I write a report stating everything and they will forward it to the relevant authorities. So Its in their hands.
The person who contacted me seemed very helpful so only time will tell.
Al have you had a word with the land owner?
I wouldn't get the council involved over something a farm hand has said to you, best going for the person in charge, if they say the same thing then fair enough.
Bill
I've had every kind of treatment from farmers. Lately they've been just normal and friendly when I've waved and said "Hiya". One thing that does irk farmers is people who come on their land and don't say anything. They interpret that as stuck up townies who think they own the countryside.
(One thing that irks me is other runners who don't acknowledge me when I say something... then I notice the wire dangling from their ears.)
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"