A path problem is anything that spoils your enjoyment of a walk. There are many different types of problem and we can’t list them all, but the following are some of the most common problems you’ll come across.
- Vegetation
Nettles and weeds blocking a stile - Overgrown plants hiding a waymark
- Overhanging branches and fallen trees
Path 'Furniture'
Missing or broken stiles and gates
Damaged bridges
Missing or broken signposts or waymarks
Agriculture-related
Ploughed-up paths
Paths hidden by crops
Manure or slurry
Deliberate obstructions
Barbed wire, walls and fences
Buildings
Rubbish and building materials
Other
Misleading notices
Dangerous animals
Damage to the surface of a path
Report a path problem now!
