Quote Originally Posted by alfa_scud View Post
As Geronimo says, it is open access land so in theory you can do what the hell you like, but it does make sense to adhere to the organiser's wishes if they state such things & put tape up.

The caveat I would add to this though, is that if such "requests" are made as part of condition of entry, the said points should be marshalled & ANYONE transgressing should be penalised accordingly. Sounds a bit babylike I know but how fair is it to make me, a shit runner, knacker my knees even more plodding down an 'orrible path, when "others" can take the line they like with impunity?
Open access only applies to you personaly, it does not apply to organised events where a fee is taken. permission to cross access land is required and can be refused on various gounds inc erosion, shooting, wildlife etc.

JohnK I'm sure would be able to confirm/clarify this.

You can sort of get round it by not taking a fee and saying it is a social run with in a group. I don't think the PPP comes under social run