A Guide to the Revised Public Rights of
Way Network for Otley & Adjoining Parishes
In partnership with the Parish Council and local landowners,
Suffolk County Council has legally revised a number of Definitive
Public Rights of Way in the parish of Otley and links to adjoining
parishes. This information has been produced by the Countryside
Access Project and shows those paths which have been changed and
unaltered connecting routes.
Why were the paths
changed?
The alterations are designed to rectify variations between the
recorded definitive routes and today’s landscape. After examining
the path network, Otley Parish Council put forward a package of
changes to meet the needs of users and farmers, which was developed
by the Countryside Access Project. The new routes mainly follow
field boundaries and existing tracks, some cross field paths have
been straightened.
Are deleted paths still open to the
public?
No, only those routes shown on the map are recorded as Public
Rights of Way. Private access rights are not affected.
When will the alterations appear on
the Ordnance Survey Maps?
The frequency with which Ordnance Survey maps are updated varies
considerably but it may be several years before the new paths are
incorporated. Until then this map (produced in 1997) should be used
to supplement OS Pathfinder sheets 1007 and 1008. All paths have
been well signposted.
Does the new network provide any
circular routes?
Circular routes have not been waymarked and you should plan your
route with care. Several circuits are possible and can be extended
using the links to adjoining parishes. Otley Parish Council has
produced a leaflet describing two circular walks, one of 3.6 miles
and the other 2.7 miles. This leaflet will be available from Otley
Village Shop in early 2011 at the price of 50p. To view a copy of
this leaflet in PDF format please
click here.
Who can I contact if I have any
queries about these routes?
Should you come across damaged or missing signs, obstructions,
or if you have any uncertainties about these routes, please contact
the East Area Rights of Way Officer on 01728 403079/8.
Please Follow the Country
Code
· Enjoy the
countryside and respect its life and work
· Guard against all
risk of fire
· Fasten all
gates
· Keep your dogs
under close control
· Keep to public
paths across farmland
· Use gates and
stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
· Leave livestock,
crops and machinery alone
· Take your litter
home
· Help to keep all
water clean
· Protect wildlife,
plants and trees
· Take special care
on country roads
· Make no unnecessary
noise
For a map of the
footpaths in Otley please click here.
Walks Around
Otley
Otley Parish Council has produced a leaflet that describes two
walks around Otley, one of 3.6 miles and the other 2.7 miles. The
leaflet shows a map of the footpath routes used and a supporting
written description together with some local information. The
leaflets will be available from Otley Village Shop in early
2011 at 50p a copy. To view a copy in PDF format
please
click here.
If you are interested in more walks you can find details at the
Walk For Life Web site
http://www.walk4life.info/
