Rutland

Help save historic footpaths before 2026

Thanks to Jean for the following extracts from a Guardian article on this important topic. Copy and paste the links into your browser to find out more.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/feb/11/walkers-urged-to-help-save-historic-footpaths-before-2026-deadline

All rights of way must be identified before a government deadline of 2026, after which it will no longer be possible to add old paths to the official record.

The walking group, Ramblers (https://www.ramblers.org.uk) is calling on walkers, historians and map enthusiasts to use its new mapping site at: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/dontloseyourway to identify missing footpaths.

The online tool divides the official map into 150,000 1km squares so users can compare historic and current maps side by side, spot any differences and submit missing paths.

Once mapped, Ramblers will recruit volunteers to make applications to restore paths to local authorities before the 2026 deadline.