This path is not a bridleway or public right of way. It is an informal track or ‘desire line’. It was closed off with barriers at each end earlier this year to prevent further erosion.
SWT claims that the erosion was caused by horse riders. I know this is untrue; I use the route so often that I would know instantly – I’m usually examining the soft peat for evidence of deer. The real damage is caused by occasional use by motor bikes. SWT claim this is only a minor problem. The trouble is that only one visit from a motor bike leaves deep ruts that fill with water causing walkers to spread further away. SWT seem unable to understand this and persist in putting it about that horse riders cause the problem. No wonder the horse riders are unhappy.
Now SWT has imported cattle to the site.
They make their own contribution to the erosion....
...............and the pleasures of walking.
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